Name that character
A mysterious millionaire with a deep longing to reclaim the love of Daisy Buchanan.
(Jay) Gatsby
How many rooms were in Mask of the Red Death?
7
What type of literature is known for making fun of things, people, vices, etc?
Satire
Irony does not necessarily make fun of anything
"The leaves danced in the wind."
Personification
What U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
A personification of the deadly plague that infiltrates Prospero's palace.
Red Death
What does Stanley throw to Stella in the first scene of ASND?
Meat
Which genre of literature is all about the beauty of nature, emotion, and individualism?
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
Simile
Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost?
John Milton
A proud wine lover who doesn’t see a trap until it’s too late. His arrogance leads to his doom
Fortunato
What did Blanche lose to creditors?
Name it
Belle Reve
The following is poetic justice:
"A robber got caught and sent to jail"
TRUE or FALSE?
False.
This is just justice. There is nothing poetic about it.
!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!
"He was a real Romeo with the ladies"
Allusion
What element is the most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Wore a pink suit
(Jay Gatsby)
What criminal enterprise does Tom accuse Gatsby of?
What is it?
Bootlegging...
The illegal production/sale of alcohol during the Prohibition era.
What process would someone engage in to understand what a text means?
Analysis
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo believes she is dead, leading to his tragic decision.
Which literary device is being used?
Dramatic Irony
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
A shady businessman and Gatsby’s associate, involved in illegal activities. He represents the darker side of the American Dream and the corrupting influence of wealth.
Meyer Wolfsheim
What did Tom call Gatsby in Ch 6 of GG?
"Mr. _____ from _____"
(Hint: It is an insult)
Mr. Nobody from Nowhere
"Frankenstein created a monster who ends up causing him many problems. This story is rich in meaning such as teaching the reader not to seek ambition at all costs."
Is this a good synthesis?
Why or why not?
No. This is an analysis.
This is not a synthesis.
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth refers to life as "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
Metaphor
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn, known for its dense atmosphere and surface lakes of liquid methane?
Titan