SCASNY Analysis and Literary Concepts

The video features two hosts, Andrew and Dave, who introduce the SCASNY acronym as a tool for analyzing prose fiction. They explain each component of SCASNY—Setting, Characters, Action, Style, Narrative perspective, and Ideas—and apply it to a passage from The Great Gatsby. The hosts provide an overview of the novel's themes, focusing on wealth and dominance, and demonstrate how to use SCASNY to gain deeper insights into literary texts.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Andrew and Dave

• John and Mike

• Tom and Jerry

• Sam and Alex

What is the main topic discussed by the presenters?

• Poetry

• Prose Fiction

• Drama

• Non-fiction

What does the 'S' in SCASNY stand for?

• Style

• Setting

• Story

• Symbolism

Who is the author of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Mark Twain

• J.D. Salinger

What is the main theme of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Friendship

• The American Dream

• Adventure

• Love and War

Which component of SCASNY focuses on the time and place of a story?

• Characters

• Action

• Setting

• Ideas

Which character is the focus of the passage read from 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Daisy Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

• Tom Buchanan

• Jay Gatsby

What does the 'C' in SCASNY represent?

• Context

• Characters

• Climax

• Conflict

Which component of SCASNY involves analyzing the plot and events?

• Style

• Action

• Setting

• Narrative Perspective

What does the 'S' in SCASNY refer to when discussing literary choices?

• Symbolism

• Structure

• Style

• Setting