Explain when one should use quotations and one should italicize a title in an English essay.
Short stories, poems, articles, etc. / Novels, biographies, encyclopedias, films, etc.
100
Tom and Daisy's last name:
Buchanan
100
The name of Tom's mistress:
Myrtle
200
Epitome definition:
An instance that represents a larger reality / Summary
200
Influenced by this literary movement in Europe:
Romanticism
200
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
200
Nick lives in which "Egg" of Long Island -- West or East?
West
200
How did Tom meet his mistress?
Her husband, Wilson, is Tom's mechanic
300
Transcend definition:
To rise above or beyond, exceed
300
What does nature provide that society cannot?
An understanding of oneself
300
Quote: Hi. Author: Ms. V-B -- Cite this quotation.
"Hi" (V-B).
300
Who is Jordan Baker?
Daisy's friend and golfer
300
What does Nick do in this chapter that he explains was unlike him?
Getting drunk
400
Noncommittal definition:
Not definite; Unwilling to take a clear position
400
Why does Thoreau not approve of mail or the newspaper?
Lack of purpose / Outside influence from yourself
400
Provide 5 style expectations for an English essay.
12 pt font / TNRoman / Double spacing / Page # at the top right / Header on the top left / Title in the center, no underlining, quoting, or italicizing
400
How does the dinner party know that Tom is having an affair?
He does not hide it well -- She rings his phone at home.
400
Why does Tom rent an apartment in NYC?
To continue his affair
500
Sangfroid pronunciation and definition
[sahn-frwa] / Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
500
Emerson coined _______, and published praise of finding this idea celebrated in Whitman's poem ________.
Individualism -- "Song of Myself"
500
Quote: This is jeopardy! Author: Ms. V-B -- Cite this quotation.
"This is jeopardy!" (V-B).
500
Why is it significant that Daisy and Tom's daughter is not presented to Nick? Explain.
Shallow -- Broken family -- Self-centered parents
500
The party ends with Mr. McKee's "wife and Catherine scolding and consoling as they stumbled here and there among the crowded furniture with articles of aid." What is this referring to? How did it happen?