Exploring Characters and Setting in The Great Gatsby

This video by Mr. Valentin reviews key elements of 'The Great Gatsby,' focusing on characters, settings, and literary terms. It covers the settings of East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes, explaining the concepts of old and new money. The video also provides an overview of main characters like Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan, and Tom Buchanan, and discusses important literary terms such as simile, metaphor, and hyperbole, with examples from the text.

What is the primary focus of this review session?

• Plot points and themes

• Historical context

• Characters, settings, and literary terms

• Author's biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which area in 'The Great Gatsby' is associated with 'old money'?

• West Egg

• Valley of Ashes

• East Egg

• New York City

Who are the primary residents of East Egg?

• Jordan Baker and Mr. McKee

• George and Myrtle Wilson

• Tom and Daisy Buchanan

• Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby

What type of wealth is associated with West Egg?

• No wealth

• Inherited wealth

• Old money

• New money

Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

• Nick Carraway

• Daisy Buchanan

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How is Daisy Buchanan described?

• Loud and boisterous

• Whispering and ethereal

• Aggressive and domineering

• Silent and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character is known for being a professional golfer?

• Jordan Baker

• Myrtle Wilson

• Daisy Buchanan

• Mrs. McKee

What is the relationship between Myrtle Wilson and George Wilson?

• Friends

• Spouses

• Siblings

• Business partners

What literary term is used when comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Paradox

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which literary term describes an exaggerated statement?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Paradox

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3