What is the definition of the word "consolidate"
To Combine
What is the definition of "FUTILE"
Having no Useful Result
What is the Definition of "Laconic"
Using few words (often mysteriously)
What is Onomatopoeia? Can your group give an example?
the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
What is the definition of the word "Lament"
To regret, to show grief for.
The Short Story Fish Cheeks, is written by whom?
Amy Tan
Who do we all acknowledge as our tribal chief?
What is the definition of the word "Oblivious?"
Forgetful, Unaware
What is the definition of the word "Enhance?"
To make better or greater.
What is the definition of "Debunk"
To disprove or show falseness
What is the Definiton of "Imagery" Can your group give an example?
refers to descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures by using details related to sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, essentially "painting a picture" with words to immerse the reader in a story
What is the definition of a Theme in a story? Can you give an example?
the main idea, message, or underlying meaning explored throughout a work, often a universal truth or insight about human nature or society.
What is the definition of Pliable?
Easily bent or shaped
Who is Mr Garcia's favorite Street Fighter Character?
M Bison!
What is the definition of "Serene"
Calm
What is the definition of "Usurp"
To seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
What is the definition of "Vulnerable"
Not Protected Against harm
What is the definition of a Simile? Can your group give an example?
A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as"
For example, "Her smile is as bright as sunshine"
What Narrative device does Nick Carroway provide to plot of Great Gatsby? How does his perspective add to the story?
Unreliable Narrator
What is the definition of Personification? Can you give an example?
When human qualities are given to an object or animal.
As we drove away, the abandoned house looked sad.
What is the Definition of the word "Obsolete"
No Longer Current
What is the Definition of "Exploit
To utilize fully or advantageously ( often selfishly or unethically)
What is the definition of "Extol"
To praise
What is the definition of a Metaphor. Can your group give an example
A figure of speech that directly compares two things without using "like" or "as"
Mr Garcia has a heart of gold.
What is the definition of "Copious"
Plentiful, Abundant, an extreme amount of.
Who is the Narrator in the novel "The Great Gatsby?"
Nick Carroway
What is the definition of the word "Fatuous?"
Ridiculously stupid.
What is the definition of "Trite"
Uninteresting because of overuse
What is the definition of "Elucidate"
To make Clear
What is the definition of hyperbole? Can your group give an example
A Gross exaggeration of something used for dramatic effect.
Example: “If I dont have my phone, I will literally die!”
What is an Archetype? can you give an example
a universal pattern, symbol, or character type that appears repeatedly in stories across different cultures and time periods.
Hero, The Sage, Everyman
What Time frame does the Great Gatsby take place in
The Jazz Age/ Roaring 20s
What is the definition of "Efface"
To Erase
What is the definition of "Scoff"
To express or treat with disrespectful disregard
What is the definition of "Eulogy"
A written or spoken tribute. (usually for someone who has died)
What is the definition of Alliteration? Can your group give an example?
is two or more words in the same sentence that start with the same syllable, usually a consonant.
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
What literary term describes the The Watchful of TJ Eckleberg in The Great Gatsby
Symbolism
When Mr Garcia was young, he once had friend named James he would play in the park with. One day, James had a no no on his mind, and decided it would be funny to push Mr Garcia off of the monkey bars into the park pit. Mr Garcia Screamed and shouted as he fell on the jagged wood chips. Red Oozed, reminding him of the sunset when his dad left him, never to return again. What is Mr Garcia's favorite food?
Curry