Vocabulary I
n. a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
What is coalition?
n. that which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality
What is aura?
Speaker asserts some event must inevitably follow another
Ex. If you give a mouse a cookie
What is slippery slope?
The person speaking
What is speaker?
What is he goes to war?
adj. - peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
What is petulant?
adj. scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic
What is erudite?
Personal recommendations or endorsement
What is testimonials?
Rhetorical appeal that is used for facts
What is logos?
The person in the Great Gatsby who is seen as dishonest.
Who is Jordan?
n. A rule of conduct or action
what is a precept?
v. to strongly urge, advise earnestly
What is exhort?
Persuade people to do, think/believe something by inspiring fear.
What is scare tactics?
Rhetorical appeal used to make the author and facts used, credible.
What is ethos?
Character in A Separate Peace that is jealous and guilty
Whois Gene?
adj. lasting only a short time, fleeting; n. one who stays only a short time
What is transient?
v. to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval
what is inveigh?
two points of view when other views are available
What is false dichotomy?
The theme of this poem is that as you get older, you lose your carefree attitude and are forced to grow up.
What is the main claim of On Turning Ten?
James Gatz
What is the real name of Gatsby?
adj. roundabout, not direct
what is circuitous?
v. to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts
What is filch?
Emotional appeals associated with highly valued concepts and beliefs
What is glittering generalities?
The theme of this short story is that in war, your duty comes before everything else, and there will be consequences of the actions that you have to take.
What is the theme for the story Horseman in the Sky?
Where Nick loves in the summer of 1922.
Where is Long Island’s West Egg?