Friday, May 30, 2014

Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz

________________adj. sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private).


________________v. pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

________________n. humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

________________n. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

________________having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views
as unworthy; cocky

________________to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements

________________to damage, ruin, deface

________________(noun) a short, four-wheeled, closed carriage, usually with a single seat for two passengers and an outside seat for the driver. (p. 53)

________________(verb) to walk during sleep, sleepwalk. (p. 69)

________________(noun) wasteful extravagence in spending (p. 40)

Privy
Feign
Levity
Libel
Supercillious
Flounce
Mar
coupé
somnambulate
prodigality

Gatsby Essay Question


Analyze how the American dream is portrayed in The Great Gatsby.

Gatsby 30 Second Questions

What sport does Jordan play?

In what state does the novel take place?

What is Gatsby's given name?

What college in England does Gatsby claim to have attended?

Where do Tom and Daisy live?

Five Minute Question

1.) How does Nick's perspective affect the reader's perception of the story?
2.) What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Essay Question


Analyze one of the major themes of Howl.

30 Second Questions

Who did Ginsberg dedicate “Howl” to?

Who is part III of “Howl” about?

What word is repeated multiple times in the footnote?


What is Moloch?

How many parts are there in “Howl?"