How does De Tocqueville describe the American’s perspective on life?

They worry that life is too short.

Using an image or item to represent a theme

When an author inserts past memories or events into the present

How does Nick Carroway’s Point of View about the other characters in the text change from the beginning of the text?

He feels disgust and judgment toward high society

What claim does Alexis De Tocqueville make about Equality?

it creates competition and is impossible to maintain.

Define Characterization

The act of an author creating characters; developing character traits

A figure of speech that applies symbolic meaning to ordinary items

According to De Tocqueville, why are inhabitants of democratic countries dissatisfied?

They are never content with what they have.

How does Nick and Gatsby's opinion of the lawn symbolize the difference between Nick and Gatsby?

Nick is less refined; Gatsby is concered with appearance

De Tocqueville describes some Americans as…

Unhappy despite their wealth and intelligence.

The act of establishing a view in the text; who tell the story

To create a feeling or attitude toward a person or place through narration

The act of creating a place to begin a story; create a plot scene

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1
Which two characters perish by the end of Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby?
Tom & Daisy Buchanan
George & Myrtle Wilson
Gatsby & George Wilson
Gatsby & Myrtle Wilson
2
Which of the following themes was NOT discussed during our learning of The Great Gatsby?
Appearance vs. Reality
Segregation
Wealth & Class
The Inability to Relive the past
3
Define the word Gratifications
Material Possessions
Morals
Religious Faith
Love
4
How does De Tocqueville describe the American’s perspective on life?
They struggle to find meaning in life.
They live life to the fullest
They worry that life is too short.
They believe life lacks purpose
5
Define Symbolism
Using an image or item to represent a theme
Using a symbol to represent an image
Using tone to develop characters
Using specific words to create a connotation
6
This character is a symbol of Judgement or God in Chapter 2
George Wilson
Tom Buchanan
Dr. T.J. Eckleberg
Meyer Wolfsheim
7
"it is mysticism; the horrible mysticism of money."
Negative Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Positive Connotation
Neutral, then Negative Connotation
8
Define Flashback
When an author states the ending before the resolution
When an author starts with the climax, then works backwards
When an author writes a text chronologically
When an author inserts past memories or events into the present
9
How does Nick Carroway’s Point of View about the other characters in the text change from the beginning of the text?
He feels disgust and judgment toward high society
Nick has remained unbiased and neutral toward the others.
He is delighted and favors high society.
He deems High society as filthy and criminalized.
10
This character is prejudice, wealthy, and aggressive
Daisy Buchanan
Pammy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Meyer Wolfsheim
11
Which of the following literary devices does Fitzgerald utilize in The Great Gatsby?
Motif & Characterization
Flashback & Symbolism
Imagery and 3rd Person Narration
Foreshadowing & Allusion
12
What claim does Alexis De Tocqueville make about Equality?
it creates competition and is impossible to maintain.
Equality promotes the American Government above other Nations
Equality is easily maintained if people unite to achieve common goals.
Equality is the leveling factor of success allowing all to pursue dreams
13
"Man's hopes and desires are oftener blasted, the soul is more stricken and perturbed, and care itself more keen."
Negative, then Positive Connotation
Negative Connotation
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
14
This character has a lot of regrets in life, yet acts as though her regrets are not important.
Mrs. Mckee
Daisy Buchanan
Myrtle Wilson
Jordan Baker
15
Define Characterization
The act of creating a place to begin a story; create a plot scene
To create a feeling or attitude toward a person or place through narration
The act of establishing a point of view in the text
The act of an author creating characters; developing character traits
16
What is a Metaphor?
a figure of speech that compares and contrasts two things
A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as"
a figure of speech that implies irony
A figure of speech that applies symbolic meaning to ordinary items
17
According to De Tocqueville, why are inhabitants of democratic countries dissatisfied?
They don’t want to be part of a democracy.
They are never content with what they have.
They are unaware that their nature is flawed.
They feel poorly toward undemocratic nations.
18
What is the significance of the flashbacks of “James Gatz” and “Dan Cody” in Chapter 7?
They help the audience find truth amongst Gatsby's lies about his past.
They show why Gatsby is not to be trust and is the villain of the text
Both Red and Yellow
They give insight to Gatsby’s character development and childhood.
19
How does Nick and Gatsby's opinion of the lawn symbolize the difference between Nick and Gatsby?
Nick is less refined; Gatsby is concered with appearance
Both recognize the need to impress high society
Nick nor Gatsby enjoy physical labor
Gatsby is embarrassed to live in West Egg; Nick is not
20
Define the word Tumult
Unity
Disorder
A large crowd
A small gathering
21
This character likes to play games with others for amusement
Jay Gatsby
Tom Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan
Jordan Baker
22
"He started as the son of a poor farmer; he ended as a millionaire twenty times over."
No Connotation
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
23
This character loves money and expensive clothing, yet acts like they do not to keep secrets from their husband.
George Wilson
Tom Buchanan
Jay Gatsby
Myrtle Wilson
24
Alexis de Tocqueville states that American's gratifications make them unhappy.
False
True
25
De Tocqueville describes some Americans as…
Living in unfair circumstances
Thankful for their good fortune
Lacking the advantages that others have
Unhappy despite their wealth and intelligence.
26
Define Point of View
The act of creating a place to begin a story; create a plot scene
To create a feeling or attitude toward a person or place through narration
The act of establishing a view in the text; who tell the story
The act of an author creating characters; developing character traits
27
Define Tone
The act of creating a place to begin a story; create a plot scene
To create a feeling or attitude toward a person or place through narration
The act of an author creating characters; developing character traits
The act of establishing a point of view in the text
28
"I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.” How does this develop Jordan?
It shows she is drawn to the lavish lifestyle of Gatsby and rumors
All of the above
It shows Jordan is like Nick; an outsider to the wealthy life of their pals
It shows that Jordan does not take high society seriously
29
Define Setting
The act of establishing a view in the text; who tell the story
To create a feeling or attitude toward a person or place through narration
The act of creating a place to begin a story; create a plot scene
The act of an author creating characters; developing character traits
30
Whatsymbol best describes the theme of judgement of chapter 2 in The Great Gatsby?
The Ashes
Wilson's dirty garage
The train in The Valley of Ashes
The sign of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg

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