Gatsby
This character is the narrator of the novel and moves next door to Gatsby.
Nick Carraway
This is your main position or argument in an essay.
A claim
If something is “beneficial,” it is...
Helpful
This is the person telling the story.
The narrator
What country is Mr. Sacks' wife from?
Russia
This character is the subject of Gatsby's obsession
Daisy
These must be included to give credit to authors of the evidence you use.
Citations
If someone is “reluctant,” they feel this way.
Unwilling or hesitant
This is the main idea or message of a story.
Theme
What is one of Mr. Sacks' favorite sports teams?
The New York Yankees; New York Giants; New York Rangers; Ohio State Football
This object across the water represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the future.
The Green Light
This is the opposing viewpoint of your essay.
Counterclaim
If an argument is “valid,” it is this.
Logical or sound
This type of conflict occurs between a character and their own thoughts or feelings.
Internal conflict
What country did Mr. Sacks teach English in?
Thailand
This character took Gatsby's life after thinking Gatsby had taken the life of his wife.
George Wilson
This strengthens your argument by explaining why the counterclaim is wrong or weaker.
Rebuttal
If someone “advocates” for something, they do this.
Support or argue for
This literary device compares two things using “like” or “as.”
Simile
What job did Mr. Sacks dream of doing when he was a kid?
Sports Broadcaster
This theme is represented by Gatsby’s belief that he can recreate the past and win Daisy back completely.
The illusion of the American Dream
What is the test we practiced to examine the reliability of a source?
CRAAP Test
If something is “inevitable,” it means this.
Unavoidable or certain to happen
This is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
The climax
What are the 3 foods Mr. Sacks does not like to eat?
Seafood, onions, and pineapple pizza