Figurative Language
Comparing two things using like or as
Simile
What characters are cousins?
Daisy and Nick
What historic event happened prevented alcohol?
The Prohibition
How do you begin a short response?
What is my favorite color?
Pink
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
Metaphor
What time period is this story written in?
The 1920s
Historic event where everybody was poor
The Great Depression
How many pieces of evidence should you always include?
Two
What colors are Salem and Willow?
Black, white, grey and orange
Vividly describing the setting
Imagery
What happened to Gatsby's parents?
They passed away.
What were some women referred to as?
Flappers
How many sentences should a short response be?
5-6 sentences
What is my favorite sport to watch?
Football
Two words opposite of each other
Oxymoron
Name the two love triangles in this story
Myrtle, George and Tom, Daisy
Daisy and Gatsby
What war happened around this time?
The Great War (World War 1)
What is considered evidence?
Quotes from the author, research, quotes from a character
What sport did I compete in as a child?
Cheerleading
Words that represent a sound
Onomatopoeia
What college did Gatsby attend?
Oxford University
Who fixed the 1919 World Series?
Arnold Rothstein
How do you properly cite evidence?
(page number, author's last name)
What is my favorite song right now?
I Can Do It With a Broken Heart by Taylor Swift