AP Lit Terms
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Diction
What is Gatsby's real name
James Gatz
What was Gatsby job during college that was humiliating
Janitor
What does Daisy offer Tom at the party when he asked to eat dinner with someone else?
Her little gold pen
What does bootlegging mean? (page 114)
the illegal business of smuggling alcohol
Explain the details about a character in a story
Characterization
What was the name of the man that Gatsby met on Lake Superior?
Dan Cody
What problem did Dan Cody have during his lifetime?
He drank too much alcohol
When Gatsby introduces Tom to the people in his party, what does he refer to him as?
The polo player
What does lethargic mean? (page 113)
to be sluggish or slow
A story with two levels of meaning
Allegory
Where does Daisy think Gatsby got all his money?
Drugstores
Why does Tom not like Gatsby?
Gatsby tells Tom he knows his wife ;), so he's not a trustworthy man to him.
Why was Gatsby upset after the party?
Gatsby was upset because he thought that Daisy was not having a good time.
What does meretricious mean? (page 104)
appearing interested but is actually not interested
The literal meaning of the word
Denotation
What does Tom do all throughout the party?
Try to pursue other women
Why is Gatsby so proud of his luxurious lifestyle?
Because he has dedicated his life to be successful, and he came from a humble beginning
What was the one piece of advice that Nick had for Gatsby at the end of the chapter?
He cannot recreate the past
What does hitherto mean?
until now; to do something before a certain point in time
Meaning suggested by a word
Connotation
What does Nick caution Gatsby of?
That he can't repeat the past
When Gatsby is insincerely invited to dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Sloane, what does his acceptance reveal about his character?
Gatsby is socially unaware of sarcasm
What did Nick think about Gatsby's fantasy of meeting Daisy again?
He thought it would be short-lived because of how high Gatsby hopes were
What does "the euphemism" mean?
a phrase or expression used when someone feels offended or embarrassed