Vocabulary
word that means to decay; decompose; break up
What is disintegrate?
Type of allusion: Reference to events or people that are significant in some way from the past.
What is historical allusion?
Why does Gatsby want Nick to invite Daisy to Tea?
So Gatsby can come over and talk to her
word that means evil; bad; wicked
what is sinister?
Type of allusion: consist of writers and poets referencing characters, settings, plot points, etc., from previous novels, dramas, and poems.
What is literary Allusion?
Where does Gatsby say he got his money from?
His family died and he inherited it
word that means: 1) juicy; 2) rich in desirable qualities
What is succulent
What type of allusion is this: “Everything she touches turns to gold; she has the Midas touch.” .
What is mythological allusion?
Why did Gatsby move to West Egg?
To be near Daisy
Fill in the blank: After years of seeking ________ for the attack, she chose to let go of her desire for revenge.
what is retribution?
What type of allusion is this: "You don't get another chance, Life is no nintendo game."
What is popular culture allusion?
Character that we meet that "fixed" the 1919 World Series