Quotes
Who said, "Can't repeat the past?" he cried incredulously. "Why of course you can!" He looked around him wildly, as if the past were lurking here in the shadow of his house, just out of reach of his hand.?
Jay Gatsby.
What is a paragraph?
a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
What is a metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Who ran over Myrtle in Tom's car?
Daisy.
Who said, 'I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool. ?
Daisy Buchanan.
What is a theme of a story?
A story's theme is the message woven throughout it, often about important topics such as human nature, life, or society.
What is a simile
a figure of speech comparing two unlike things
Where did the argument between Tom and Gatsby take place?
Plaza Hotel.
Who said, "I told her she might fool me but she couldn't fool God. I took her to the window—"?
George Wilson.
What is a plot?
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that shape a broader narrative.
What is personification?
In his pool / shot by Mr. Wilson
Who said, “I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe.”?
Myrtle Wilson.
What is a thesis statement?
a sentence that summarizes the main argument or claim of an essay, informing the reader of the central idea the writer intends to prove or discuss throughout the piece.
What is Allusion?
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Where did important parties take place in The Great Gatsby?
Jay Gatsby's home
Who said, murder is indeed a grievous act, but there would still be time to ask God for forgiveness, whereas, if a person takes their own life, they die a sinner.?
The Wife in Lamb to the Slaughter.
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.
What is Imagery?
the use of pictures or words to create images, esp. to create an impression or mood
What was the theme of the Lamb to the Slaughter?
mistaken identity and overlooking one's true nature.