Great Gatsby Chapter 4-6 Vocabulary

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What does the word 'Epigram' mean?

A form of poetry

A type of novel

A musical term

A short witty comment (correct)

What does 'Supercilious' mean?

Arrogant; scornful

What does 'Extemporizing' mean?

To do or manage something without preparation; to improvise

What does 'Feign' mean?

Fake, make believe, pretend Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Apathetic' mean?

Showing or feeling no interest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Languid' mean?

Lacking energy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Convivial' mean?

Sociable; festive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Affectation' mean?

Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; exaggeration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Subterfuge' mean?

Something that is intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Exultation' mean?

A feeling of extreme joy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nebulous' mean?

Unclear, cloudy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Euphemism' mean?

An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Laudable' mean?

Praiseworthy; admirable Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Insidious' mean?

Marked by hidden danger Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ingratiate' mean?

To be in good graces with someone; to be on the good side of someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dilatory' mean?

Tending to be late; delay; lingering Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Elusive' mean?

Hard to grasp Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tumult' mean?

Commotion; uproar Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rancor' mean?

Bitter resentment or ill-will Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Provincial' mean?

Not fashionable or sophisticated Signup and view all the answers

What does the color 'Red' symbolize?

Love, passion, anger Signup and view all the answers

What does the color 'Yellow/Gold' symbolize?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What does the color 'Black' represent?

Mourning, sorrow Signup and view all the answers

What does the color 'Green' symbolize?

Hope, envy Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick's Clock represent?

The history that Gatsby and Daisy can never mend back together Signup and view all the answers

What does the rain symbolize?

The dark and gloomy past; anxiety about seeing someone after a long time Signup and view all the answers

What does the sun symbolize?

Happiness after Daisy and Gatsby reunite Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jay Gatsby?

A poor boy who became rich, reaches for the green light, in love with Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nick Carraway?

The narrator, cousins with Daisy, and neighbor to Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tom Buchanan?

Daisy's wealthy abusive husband, from 'old money' Signup and view all the answers

Who is Daisy Buchanan?

Nick's cousin, Tom's wife, in love with Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jordan Baker?

Daisy's friend, Nick's love interest, a professional golfer Signup and view all the answers

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

Tom Buchanan's mistress, married to George Wilson Signup and view all the answers

What is Jay Gatsby's real name?

James Gatz Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby want Daisy to tell Tom?

She never loved him Signup and view all the answers

What is Gatsby's American Dream?

Daisy Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolism of the clock failing and Gatsby catching it?

Gatsby is trying to turn back time and reconnect with Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Epigram: A concise, clever, and often paradoxical statement; typically witty or humorous.
Supercilious: Exhibiting arrogant disdain or scorn; overly proud.
Extemporizing: Performing or speaking without preparation; improvising.
Feign: To pretend or fake; to simulate emotions or actions.
Apathetic: Displaying a lack of interest or concern; indifferent.
Languid: Characterized by a lack of energy or vitality; weak.
Convivial: Friendly, sociable, or festive; conducive to a pleasant atmosphere.
Affectation: Behavior that is artificial or pretended; exaggerated mannerisms.

Symbolism

Red: Represents love, passion, but also anger and violence.
Yellow/Gold: Symbolizes wealth and social status but also greed and cowardice, relating to the Jazz Age.
Black: Represents mourning, sorrow, nervousness, and gloom.
Blue: Conveys feelings associated with the working class, melancholy, and loneliness.
White: Denotes innocence and purity.
Green: Symbolizes hope, the American Dream, money, and envy.
Grey: Represents bleakness, corruption, and spiritual emptiness.
Nick's Clock: Symbolizes the irreparable past between Gatsby and Daisy; signifies desire to turn back time.
Rain: Reflects Gatsby and Daisy's dark past and anxiety about reuniting.
Sun: Represents happiness and renewal following Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion.

Characters

Jay Gatsby: A former poor boy from North Dakota who becomes wealthy; deeply in love with Daisy Buchanan and reaches for the green light as a symbol of his hopes.
Nick Carraway: The story's narrator; cousin to Daisy and neighbor to Gatsby; facilitates the reunion of Gatsby and Daisy.
Tom Buchanan: Daisy's wealthy, abusive husband from 'old money'; engaged in an affair with Myrtle.
Daisy Buchanan: Nick's cousin and Tom’s wife; the object of Gatsby's affection.
Jordan Baker: Daisy's friend and Nick's love interest; a professional golfer noted for her petite stature.
Klipspringer: A freeloader living in Gatsby's mansion; demonstrates superficiality as he neglects Gatsby's friendship.
Owl Eyes: A drunken character who observes and comments on Gatsby's lavish library.
Myrtle Wilson: Tom Buchanan's mistress; portrayed as shallow.
George Wilson: Myrtle’s husband; works as a mechanic and displays ignorance throughout the story.
Catherine: Myrtle's sister.
Meyer Wolfsheim: Gatsby's dubious friend; associated with gambling and corruption; had a role in fixing the 1919 World Series.

Jeopardy Questions

Jay Gatsby's Real Name: James Gatz.
Nick's Observation on Daisy's Arrival: Gatsby was not present in his house.
Preparations for Tea: Gatsby mowed the lawn and bought flowers.
Gatsby's Desire for Daisy: To claim she never loved Tom.
Eyes of God Symbol: The billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg.
Gatsby's American Dream: Represents his ideal of being with Daisy.
Symbolism of the Falling Clock: Reflects Gatsby's wish to reclaim the past with Daisy.
Gift from Daisy to Tom: A gold pencil as a symbol of affection.
Gatsby's Suit Colors: White symbolizes innocence, while silver suggests bleakness and corruption.
Gatsby's Car Color: A rich cream color, signifying false innocence and purity.
Dan Cody’s Role: Gatsby's mentor; an important figure from his past who influenced his rise.

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