The Great Gatsby

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What literary technique does F. Scott Fitzgerald use to generate intrigue surrounding Gatsby's character?

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Foreshadowing

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What quotation from the text best shows why Nick is 'inclined to reserve all judgments'?

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"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the same advantages that you've had"

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What is the setting of Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby?

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West Egg and East Egg

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What is Nick's relation to Gatsby?

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They are next door neighbors.

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Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?

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Daisy.

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Define 'Foreshadowing' in literature.

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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Describe the character of Jay Gatsby.

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A wealthy and mysterious man known for his extravagant parties and his obsession with Daisy Buchanan.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in the story?

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He serves as the narrator and provides a moral perspective on the events and characters.

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What does the Valley of Ashes represent in the novel?

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It symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.