Vocabulary
What is a metaphor?
Comparison between two things WITHOUT use of "like" or "as"
Who gets referred to as "the polo player" in The Great Gatsby?
Tom Buchanan
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Which of the following definitions of the word "crucible" most aptly applies to the title of the play, "The Crucible"?
A.) A trying and purifying test
B.) A pot or vessel made to withstand extreme heat
C.) The hollow place in the bottom of an ore furnace
A.) A trying and purifying test
What does the raven symbolize in Poe's poem "The Raven"?
Eternal grief
What is the difference between protagonist and antagonist?
Protagonist - main character/Hero
Antagonist - villain
Who is Betty in The Crucible?
Reverend Parris's daughter; Ill at the beginning of the play
What does the color green symbolize in The Great Gatsby?
Envy; dreams and desires
Who was the Presiding Judge of the witch trials?
Deputy Governor Danforth
What are the most prominent themes of "The Crucible"?
A.) Fear and loathing
B.) Intolerance and reputation
C.) The death of the American dream
D.) Love and death
B.) Intolerance and reputation
What is an archetype?
The original model of a character, story, or setting from which something is developed or made
(A recurrent symbol or theme in literature)
Which character in "The Great Gatsby" believed himself to be a "child of God" and didn't want to acknowledge his relation to his parents?
Gatsby
What recurring symbol in The Great Gatsby is supposed to represent the eyes of God?
Billboard of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg; eyes in gold-rimmed spectacles
Which character drinks blood at the beginning of the play?
Abigail Williams
What is the main theme of The Great Gatsby?
A.) Sin and debauchery
B.) Reaching for your American dream
C.) Reckless living
D.) Living life to the fullest
B.) Reaching for your American dream
What is an aphorism?
a short, pointed statement that expresses a wise or clever observation about life
(Benjamin Franklin's Aphorisms)
Which character in The Great Gatsby is described as "an ashen figure" and "poor ghost" who "breathes dreams like air"
George Wilson
Which character in The Great Gatsby is known to say, "You can't live forever"
Myrtle Wilson
Who is it that gets accused of witchcraft in The Crucible because they "secretly read books"?
Martha Corey
What do each of the following symbolize:
East Egg
West Egg
Valley of Ashes
East Egg - OLD money
West Egg - NEW money
Valley of Ashes - poverty/broken dreams
What is Oral Tradition?
form of communication in which knowledge, art, ideas, and cultural values are passed down from generation to generation
(stories/lessons passed down by word-of-mouth)
What are the differences between Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris from The Crucible?
Rev. Hale - visiting Minister; called in as the expert; questions validity of the claims
Rev. Parris - only concerned with his reputation and wealth; goes along with the claims of Abigail and the other girls
Who was Gatsby's original mentor and benefactor?
Dan Cody
What was Arthur Miller's purpose in the writing of The Crucible?
A.) He was fascinated by witches
B.) To rewrite history
C.) To tell a true love story
D.) Form an analogy of the atmosphere of the 1950's and the Red Scare
D.) Form an analogy of the atmosphere of the 1950's and the Red Scare
What are the common themes of Transcendentalism?
Self-reliance; Spirituality through Nature; Simplistic living