Balloon Demonstration
Why is Nick represented as the color white?
He is a neutral-standing character.
Which character can be described as patient, childlike, and kind?
Daisy Buchanan
Nick moves to which part of New York?
West Egg, New York
When authors make subtle hints about future events
Foreshadowing
Which character(s) are represented as rocks?
Which character is described as confident, independent, and stable?
Jordan Baker
How does Tom know Nick?
They met at Yale University
The authors use visual and descriptive words
Imagery
Why are Tom and Jordan represented as rocks?
Which character is perceived as mysterious yet impactful and influential?
Which "egg" abides by traditional lifestyle and values?
East Egg
When an author uses the repition of a letter or sound to stress something
Alliteration
Which character is described with arrogance, ego, and impatience?
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker is known to play which sport?
A reference to something outside of the book
Allusion
It can be assumed that Gatsby's balloon is popped by "who's" pushpin?
Daisy's pushpin
Which character is described as non-judgmental and neutral standing?
Nick Carraway
Daisy acts surprised when which character is brought up in conversation by Nick?
Jay Gatsby
A rhetorical device where there is a contradiction between what is done and what is expected
Irony