Literary Devices
visually descriptive or figurative language
imagery
something hinting at a future event
foreshadow
point of view the story is coming from
narrator
what is the title of the book
The Great Gatsby
What are the two eggs? (direction)
west and east
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
irony
an event that happened in the past
flashback
the same letter or sound at the beginning of a sequence of words
alliteration
Who wrote the book
F. Scott Fitzgerald
who is Tom's mistress?
Myrtle
a figure of speech in which is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
metaphor
an idea that reoccurs in writing
theme
As big as a mountain
simile
Who is our narrator?
Nick
Which city does the book take place?
New York City
the comparison of one thing to another using like or as
simile
where the piece takes place
setting
when the narrator uses words like "I" and "me"
first person
Who is Nick's cousin?
Daisy
Time period of the book?
1920s/flapper era
the atmosphere of the narrative
mood
the writer's attitude toward the subject at matter
tone
when the narrator is from an outside perspective and knows all the characters thoughts
third person omniscient
Who is Daisy married to?
Tom
Why is Nick narrating the story?
He is reliable