a sentences without a subject or verb and does not have a complete thought
What is a sentence fragment
100
comparing two things using like or as
What is a simile
100
the author
What is Shakespeare
200
He is a writer
What is Nick's career
200
the three witches
What have magical powers
200
A sentence that goes on and on with commas
What is a run on sentence
200
a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned.
What is allusion
200
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
What is theme
300
The biggest thing in town every week
What is Gatsby's partys
300
convinces macbeth to kill the king
What is Macbeths wife
300
ends a sentence
What is a period
300
a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect.
What is hyperbole
300
cocky and wealthy
What is jay gatsby
400
Daisy's husband
Who is Tom Buchanan
400
an interesting ending to a essay that causes the reader to think
What is food for thought
400
the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader.
What is imagery
400
a single sentence that describes a specific interpretation of the overall meaning of a work of literature.
What is thematic statement
500
bootlegger
What is gatsbys profession
500
restate your points from an essay
What is summary
500
a literary device wherein the author places a person, concept, place, idea or theme parallel to another.
What is juxtaposition
500
a color symbolizing wealth and greed in the Great gatsby