Literary Devices in Paradox Chapter 1

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What is a paradox?

He didn't say any more, but we've always been communicative in a reserved way.

What is a simile?

Then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away.

What is foreshadowing?

No--- Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elation of men.

Provide a simile from chapter 1.

The Middle West now seemed like the ragged edge of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

What are allusions?

Midas- everything he touched turned to gold. Morgan- U.S. financier, wanting to work with bonds. Maecenas- a byword for wealth, generous, enlightened patron of the arts, philanthropist. Signup and view all the answers

What is personification?

The law started at the beach and ran toward the front door for a quarter of a mile. Signup and view all the answers

What is alliteration?

Not even the effeminate swank of his riding clothes could hide the enormous power of that body. Signup and view all the answers

Provide a simile from page 14.

Then the glow faded, each light deserting her with lingering regret, like children leaving a pleasant street at dusk. Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

You remind me of a---of a rose, an absolute rose. Signup and view all the answers

What is an oxymoron?

Beautiful little fool. Signup and view all the answers

What is imagery?

Autumn-leaf yellow of her hair, glint along the paper as she turned a page with a flutter of slender muscles in her arms. Signup and view all the answers

Provide a simile from chapter 2.

A fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens. Signup and view all the answers

What is irony?

Neither of them can stand the person they're married to. Signup and view all the answers

What lines in the poem support the statement 'Something there is that doesn't love a wall'?

Lines 2-4. Signup and view all the answers

What is imagery found in page 34?

The late afternoon sky bloomed in the window for a moment like the blue honey of the Mediterranean. Signup and view all the answers

Provide a simile from page 36.

Mr. McKee was asleep on a chair with his fist clenched in his lap, like a photograph of a man of action. Signup and view all the answers

Provide examples of similes from page 39.

In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whispering and the champagne and the stars. Signup and view all the answers

What does personification imply on page 40?

Until the air is alive with chatter and laughter, and casual innuendo and introductions forgotten on the spot. Signup and view all the answers

What are allusions found in page 41?

Follies is a play based off affairs and lies. Signup and view all the answers

What is an understatement?

If I would attend his 'little party' that night. Signup and view all the answers

What is imagery illustrated in chapter 4?

It was a rich cream color, bright with nickel, swollen here and there in its monstrous length with triumphant. Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker meet the neighbor to do?

To set a wall between them. Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker's neighbor probably believe about good neighbors?

Good neighbors keep a certain amount of distance from each other. Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of the poem contribute to the description of a wall?

As one long block of text without any breaks between lines, the poem suggests the image of a wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the thematic idea of the poem?

The nature of social relationships. Signup and view all the answers

In the second passage, what does 'with sniffles predominating' mean?

That she was not just crying hard, she was crying her eyes out, because that was the last straw for her. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by saying 'it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness'?

It means it was a time of contradictions, where foolishness helped you gain wisdom. Signup and view all the answers

How do the King/Queen of England compare to the King/Queen of France?

Both were described as having a large jaw, but the queen of England had a plain face while the queen of France had a fair face. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the author like best in the second passage?

The author prefers the congress because he is congratulating them on how well they are. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'accession' mean in the second passage?

An addition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the work President Washington refers to in the second paragraph?

The work of deliberating exertion of your patriotism, firmness, and wisdom to the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What does President Washington mean by the 'deliberate exertion of your patriotism, firmness, and wisdom'?

He means engaging and doing something to influence the support for one's country. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sestina believe about painters painting something painful?

Painters would rather paint something painful than paint something that looks like another painting. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pete mean when he says looking at the painting is 'literally painful'?

Looking at the painting causes him to feel pain. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sestina?

A nine-hundred-year-old poetic structure that follows a pattern of sixes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Grace's attitude toward patterns?

Grace likes patterns that are new to her more than patterns that are familiar to her. Signup and view all the answers

What is a thematic idea of this story?

The significance of patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of line 24: 'He is all pine and I am apple orchard'?

The neighbor's property is full of pine trees, while the speaker's property is full of apple trees. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'writtles' refer to in the first passage?

Food that is prepared or eaten. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of this story?

It is divided into six sections, and each section is divided into six paragraphs. Signup and view all the answers

What does the man want Pip to bring him?

Wants Pip to bring him food and vittles. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Della crying in the second passage?

Because she does not have enough money to purchase a present for Christmas. Signup and view all the answers

How did Della get the money?

She gets the money by bargaining with the grocer and other vendors. Signup and view all the answers

What do Della's tears reflect about her emotions during Christmas?

Her tears reflect sadness due to her inability to buy a present during a joyful time. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'it' refer to in 'Something there is that doesn't love a wall'?

'A wall' (line 1). Signup and view all the answers

Who is more violent: the man speaking or the young man in hiding?

The young man in hiding is more violent. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color blue signify?

Clarity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color yellow signify?

Deceit. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color green signify?

Hope/envy. Signup and view all the answers

What does caramel signify in the text?

Gatsby's rise from the poor. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color brown signify?

Poverty. Signup and view all the answers

What is an allusion?

A reference to another literary work. Signup and view all the answers

What is an analogy?

Comparison of two things in a text. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Literary Devices and Terms

Paradox: Communicates the idea of reserved yet effective communication.
Simile: Compares a person's heightened sensitivity to an intricate machine registering distant seismic activity.
Foreshadowing: Suggests Gatsby's ultimate fate, hinting at underlying turmoil in his dreams.
Simile: Depicts the Middle West as the outer limits of existence.
Allusions: References to Midas (wealth) and Morgan (U.S. financier) symbolize wealth and patronage.

Figurative Language

Personification: The law is described as physically moving from the beach to a door.
Alliteration: Highlights the contrast between vanity and physical power through diction.
Simile: Illustrates the fading lights as akin to children reluctantly leaving a pleasant place.
Metaphor: Compares a character to an "absolute rose," indicating purity or beauty.
Oxymoron: The phrase "beautiful little fool" conveys a contradiction in societal expectations.

Imagery and Symbolism

Imagery: Vivid description of a character's hair color and motion adds to the visual aesthetic.
Simile: Generates a surreal landscape of ash-hued ridges and grotesque gardens.
Irony: Foreshadows discontentment in marital relationships.

Thematic Ideas

Social Relationships: Discusses the distance maintained between neighbors in the context of maintaining peace.
Contradiction: Highlights the age's dual nature—wisdom intermingles with foolishness.

Character Analysis

Author's Preference: The congress receives compliments indicating a favorable view compared to others.
Comparison of Monarchs: Both queens have large jaws but differ in beauty and public perception.

Poetic Structure and Interpretation

Sestina: A complex, structured poetic form showcasing themes of patterns.
Pattern Attitude: Characters display a preference for novelty over familiarity in artistic expressions.

Emotional Expression

Crying and Christmas: Emphasizes sadness over financial inadequacy during a celebratory season.
Young Man's Violence: Highlights the potential for concealed aggression beneath a seemingly benign persona.

Color Symbolism

Blue: Represents clarity of thought or intention.
Yellow: Signifies deceit and false appearances.
Green: Symbolizes both hope and jealousy.
Caramel: Reflects Gatsby's rise from humble beginnings.
Brown: Represents themes of poverty.

Literary Techniques

Allusion: Implies a connection to other literary works to enrich understanding.
Analogy: Engages in comparative analysis to reveal deeper meanings.

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