Vocab Week 1
Vocab Misc
Vocab Week 8
Literary Terms
Concepts
Misc
What's Good Mr Garcia?
200
What is the definition of the word "Oblivious?"
Forgetful, Unaware
200
What is the definition of the word "Enhance?"
To make better or greater.
200
What is the definition of "Provincial"
Narrow-Minded
200
What is the Definiton of "Imagery"
refers to descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures by using details related to sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, essentially "painting a picture" with words to immerse the reader in a story
200
What is the definition of a Theme in a story? Can you give an example?
the main idea, message, or underlying meaning explored throughout a work, often a universal truth or insight about human nature or society.
Finding Nemo - Parental Love and Protection: Marlin's overprotectiveness stems from a past tragedy, leading him to fear for Nemo's safety and go to great lengths to ensure his well-being.
200
What is the definition of Pliable?
Easily bent or shaped
200
Who is Mr Garcia's favorite Street Fighter Character?
M Bison!
200
What is the definition of the word "consolidate"
To Combine
200
What is the definition of "FUTILE"
Having no Useful Result
200
What is the Definition of "Affluent"
Wealthy
200
What is Onomatopoeia? Can your group give an example?
the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
200
The "Modern Woman." A type of culture made popular by women during the 1920s
Flappers
200
What is the definition "Despondant?"
Depressed, Having no hope
200
Who do we all acknowledge as our tribal chief?
300
What is the definition of "Serene"
Calm
300
What is the definition of "Usurp"
To seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
300
What is the definition of "Indulge"
To please. to satisfy
300
What is the definition of a Simile? Can your group give an example?
A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as"
For example, "Her smile is as bright as sunshine"
300
What is the definition New Money
People who have recently gained wealth through luck, talent, or hardwork.
300
What is the definition of Personification? Can you give an example?
When human qualities are given to an object or animal.
As we drove away, the abandoned house looked sad.
400
What is the Definition of the word "Obsolete"
No Longer Current
400
What is the Definition of "Exploit
To utilize fully or advantageously ( often selfishly or unethically)
400
What is the definition of "Augment"
To make greater in quantity and size.
400
What is the definition of a Metaphor. Can your group give an example
A figure of speech that directly compares two things without using "like" or "as"
Mr Garcia has a heart of gold.
400
Can you give a description of the term "old money"
Wealth given by birth and lineage.
400
Who is the Narrator in the novel "The Great Gatsby?"
Nick Carroway
400
What is Mr Garcia's quote of the day? stand up and perform it for the points.
"Dont let the beginning of your day, ruin the rest of your day." - Mr Garcia.
500
What is the definition of the word "Fatuous?"
Ridiculously stupid.
500
What is the definition of "Trite"
Uninteresting because of overuse
500
What is the definition of "Capricious"
Impulsive, Unpredictable
500
What is the definition of hyperbole?
A Gross exaggeration of something used for dramatic effect.
Example: “If I dont have my phone, I will literally die!”
500
A marriage counselor filing for divorce, and A Fire Station Burning Down are examples of what literary term. Be specific on this one.
Situational Irony
500
What pseudo-science does Tom believe in and push onto other characters in the Great Gatsby?
Eugenics
600
What is the definition of "Efface"
To Erase
600
What is the definition of "Heretical"
Against societal norms (normally in a relgious way)
600
What is the definition of "Evanescent"
Fading Away
600
What is the definition of Alliteration? Can your group give an example?
is two or more words in the same sentence that start with the same syllable, usually a consonant.
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
600
Describe the American dream? What three principles tend to be associated with the American Dream? What did Thomas Jefferson put in the Declaration of Independence. Looking for three concepts in particular.
The belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Answers may vary
600
List 3 rumors told about Gatsby so far
Answers vary
600
When Mr Garcia was young, he once had friend named James he would play in the park with. One day, James had a no no on his mind, and decided it would be funny to push Mr Garcia off of the monkey bars into the park pit. Mr Garcia Screamed and shouted as he fell on the jagged wood chips. Red Oozed from his knee -- Who is Mr Garcia's favorite Marvel Hero?
DareDevil.