Cards in this guide (14)
What is another name for the jazz age
- Roaring Twenties
- Ballyhoo Years
- Golden Age (or Golden Years)
- The 1920's
- The Decade of ______ (Fun, Partying, Celebration, or Music)
- The Years of Wonderful Nonsense
What is another name for the roaring twenties
In what way does the character of Gatsby most fulfill the definition of paradox
He is usually calm, but he is nervous before he sees Daisy.
What is a major difference between the personalities of Cash and Anse according to the way Faulkner writes about each character
Cash thinks clearly, but Anse's thoughts do not make sense.
What does the valley of ashes most likely symbolize in The Great Gatsby
the decay of american values
What was the general feeling about the American dream among members of the lost generation
They thought it could not be taken serious.
Which is an example of irony from The Great Gatsby
Tom cheats on Daisy with Myrtle, but he treats Myrtle
poorly.
Which of these best characterizes the Jazz Age
A time when the economy was strong
Which author wrote about the influence of money on people's values in The Great Gatsby
Answer this question… F. Scott Fitzgerald
Which scenario is the best example of a paradox
A rich girl has everything she could ever want and is very unhappy.
During his party in chapter 3 which is an example of the gossip about Gatsby
That he was a German spy during the war (apex)
What is most clearly a theme in The Great Gatsby
Immortality leads to suffering
In The Great Gatsby, which of these best explains why Daisy represents a paradox
She is very unhappy even though she is wealthy and privileged. (apex)