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What is the definition of Theme?
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
What is a Simile?
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
What does the C in CER stand for?
Cite
How many sentences should an intro paragraph be?
1-3
Who is the main character of The Great Gatsby?
Jay Gatsby or Nick Carraway
What is the definition of Plot?
The events that take place in the story
what is a Metaphor?
Comparing two unlike things while NOT using like or as.
What does the E in CER stand for?
Evidence
How many paragraphs are usually required for an Essay?
5-8
Who is the Author of The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What is the definition of Setting?
The place a story takes place.
What is Personification?
Giving human traits to a nonliving thing.
EX: the wind whistled
What does the R in CER stand for?
Reasoning
How many words are usually required for a 5 paragraph essay?
500-800
What is the Main Theme of The Great Gatsby?
The corruption and unattainability of the American Dream.
What is the definition of Tone?
The attitude of the story. or the feeling the writer/narrator is trying to project.
What is an Allusion?
an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text
What do we mainly use CER for?
Eassys
What format do we write in?
MLA
Where is the Main setting of The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby's House
What is the definition of Conflict?
opposing force or thing trying to stop you usually a villain or a obstical
What is Imagery?
Words to trigger the reader to see images or be able to smell or taste something that is happening in a book or story.
True or False. CER is the fundamentals of writing an essay?
True
Why do we write Eassys?
expressing your ideas, opinions, and arguments.
That or Ms. T forces us to
What is the tone of The Great Gatsby?
Cautious and skeptical