Gatsby vocab
An indication of future events
foreshadowing
What does West Egg Symbolize?
new money
Figurative language in which an exaggeration is used to convey meaning
hyperbole
He was worse than the Grinch when it came to giving gifts.
What does the "A" stand for in SPACECAT
Audience
Description that appeals to the senses
imagery
What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg symbolize?
The eyes of God
Is a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked in order to make a point, rather than to elicit an answer.
rhetorical question
If you do your homework, then you may go to the park.
Logic-based language
Ethos appeals to ...
Credibility
When expectation is different than reality
irony
What does the green light symbolize?
Gatsby's love for Daisy and attempt to reach the American Dream
When a speaker or writer explains why he/she should be trusted
establishing credibility
You should trust me about living a healthy lifestyle, as I have turned my own life around.
First hand experience
When the audience knows more than the characters
dramatic irony
Why is Nick suspicious of Gatsby and his riches?
He wonders how someone so young could acquire so much money.
The act or an example of substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive
euphemism
Did you see the tree outside? There are a million cicadas on it.
Hyperbole
What does Gatsby call Tom Buchanan in order to bother him?
A narrator who cannot be trusted, one whose credibility is compromised.
unreliable narrator
Why does Gatsby want to befriend Nick so badly?
To use him to get closer to Daisy.
An extended comparison used to explain or clarify an unfamiliar or difficult idea.
analogy
Did you not hear anything I just said?
Rhetorical question
Besides Nick and Gatsby's father, who was the only other person to show up to Gatsby's funeral? It is a nickname.
Owl Eyes