💚The Great Gatsby
What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby’s hopes, dreams, and the unattainable American Dream.
What is imagery?
Language that creates vivid sensory experiences.
What is the main theme of “City Evening”?
Isolation and loneliness in modern city life.
Who convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Cassius
What does analyzing point of view help readers understand?
The speaker’s perspective and bias.
Who narrates the novel?
Nick Carraway
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison without using “like” or “as.”
“Streetlights flicker into waking life” is an example of what literary device?
Personification
What internal conflict does Brutus face?
Loyalty to Caesar vs. loyalty to Rome
What does structure in poetry include?
Stanzas, line breaks, rhyme, and organization.
What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?
East Egg represents old money; West Egg represents new money.
What does tone mean in poetry?
The speaker’s attitude toward the subject.
What mood does the poem create?
Reflective and slightly melancholic.
What famous speech does Antony give after Caesar’s death?
Antony’s funeral speech (“Friends, Romans, countrymen…”)
Why is Nick Carraway considered unreliable in The Great Gatsby?
His personal opinions and biases affect how events and characters are presented.
How is Gatsby an example of the "American Dream"?
He reinvents himself and gains wealth to achieve success and love.
What is theme?
The central idea or message of a poem or text.
What does “shadows on a screen” suggest about people?
They lack individuality or meaningful connection.
How does Antony manipulate the crowd?
Through rhetorical devices, repetition, and emotional appeals.
How does Shakespeare create dramatic tension in Julius Caesar?
Through foreshadowing, conflict, and dramatic irony.
Explain one way Fitzgerald shows illusion vs. reality.
Gatsby creates a false identity and believes Daisy matches his dream, but reality proves otherwise.
How does figurative language improve poetry?
It deepens meaning, creates emotion, and helps readers visualize ideas.
How does imagery help develop the poem’s mood?
Images like “neon dreams” and “puddled rain” create a lonely yet beautiful atmosphere.
What message does Shakespeare suggest about power and leadership?
Ambition and misuse of power can lead to betrayal, chaos, and downfall.
Compare a major theme found in both The Great Gatsby and Julius Caesar.
Both explore ambition and how the pursuit of power or dreams can lead to destruction.