Transcendentalism Vocabulary
The Great Gatsby Vocabulary
Transcendentalism
The Great Gatsby
Pot Pourri
100
How would you describe this picture?
sublime
100
Which of our vocab words is a type of fabric?
chiffon
100
Describe, in your own words, why Thoreau wrote Walden, or "Life in the Woods"?
To explain his beliefs about the importance of nature and "living deliberately"; He also wanted to explain why he lived in the woods for 2 years!
100
Describe why Gatsby "can't exactly call himself an Oxford Man"
He was only there a few months as an opportunity from the Army; he never graduated
100
How do Ms. Peña and Ms. Dunavant know each other?
We went to grad school together!
200
What is this?
sepulchre
200
Even though he's been out of college a few years, Tom's ___________________ is still evident with his huge stature and rippling muscles.
vitality
200
What are some of the main themes of Transcendentalism?
- Emphasis on Nature
- Rise of free religion
- Emphasis on the self
- Abolition and Equality
200
Describe what happened to Daisy the night before she was supposed to marry Tom?
She receives a letter from Jay, who's away fighting in the war, that makes her question everything as she's still in love with Gatsby.
200
What is the name of Daisy and Tom's daughter?
Pammy
300
Define "encomium" and give its part of speech
formal praise or tribute; noun
300
Define "peremptory"
demanding immediate attention in a brusque way
300
Describe the Transcendentalist perspective of religion
Spirituality > Formal, organized religion
Believed that man should have a more "personal" relationship with God and that no intermediary was needed (like a preacher or priest)
300
How did Gatsby make his money?
Opening "drug stores" with Meyer Wolfsheim and selling bootleg alcohol over the counter
300
What are the names of Ms. Dunavant's new kittens?
Pickle and Olive!
400
Use "alacrity" correctly in a sentence
(answers vary)
*Hint: You usually do something WITH alacrity!
400
What part of speech is "extemporize"?
verb
400
Describe the "Angel in the House" concept and its connection to Margaret Fuller
"Angel in the House" -- Woman's role is in the household as dutiful wife and devoted mother
Margaret Fuller advocated for the role that women play in American democracy and women's rights to education and upward mobility
400
Name three major themes from the novel
- Death of the American Dream
- Hope
- Wealth & Greed
- Social class disparity
- Love and devotion
- Betrayal
400
What is the name of F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife?
Zelda
500
1. Spell the following word on the board correctly
2. Define it
1. acquisitive
2. greedy
500
Use "inconsequence" correctly in a sentence
(answers vary)
ie.) The inconsequence of the situation was relieving after I spent so much time worrying.
500
What are the titles of BOTH Emerson essays that we read?
"Nature" and "Self-Reliance"
500
What is the last line of the novel? (you must get it exactly right!)
"And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
500
What is the name of the man who owns the cafe next to Wilson's garage?
Michaelis