Quotes
From the Great Gatsby, who is “she” referring to? “She began to cry-she cried and cried. I rushed out and found her mother’s maid, and we locked the door and got into a cold bath.”
Daisy
Something that has the shape of a crescent or half moon
lunette
What is Mrs. Cress’s favorite color?
Black
What genre is Animal Farm?
allegory
The Importance of Being Earnest- Who says, “When I am in trouble, eating is the only thing that consoles me. Indeed, When I am in really great trouble, as anyone who knows me intimately will tell you, I refuse everything except food and drink.” ?
Algeron
Preponderant influence or authority over others, domination
hegemony
How Many microphones has Mrs. Cress gone through this year in AP Lit?
2
Which genre evokes fear and dread?
horror
“ It was graduation nite & I waz the only virgin in the crowd // bobby mills martin jerome & sammy yates eddie jones & randi // all cousins”
Lady in Yellow
Of or relating to buyers and sellers of commodities for profit
mercantile
What is Mrs. Cress’s coffee order that she brings to class every day in AP Lit?
Large Americano with Caramel
Name an example of a text that is considered part of the adventure genre
answers vary (ex: Hunger Games)
Midsummer’s Night Dream “No, no; I am as ugly as a bear, For breasts that meet me run away for fear:”
Helena
Social or diplomatic blunder
List at least two Home Renovations that Mrs. Cress has done this year?
Acceptable answers:
Master bedroom, master bath, kitchen, dining room
What genre is based on historical events and involves gods/deities?
mythology
Macbeth- “My hands are of your colour, but I shame // To wear a heart so white // I hear a knocking at the south entry. // Retire we to our chamber.”
Lady Macbeth
Characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity
halcyon
How many times has Mrs. Cress changed her hair this year?
3 or more
Name at least two qualities of a fable
Brief
Didactic narrative
Anthropomorphic characters
Moral lesson