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Exploring Parts of Speech, Punctuation, and Vocabulary in "The Great Gatsby"

Engage in a comprehensive analysis of language elements from various texts, including "The Great Gatsby." Learn to identify parts of speech, apply correct punctuation in complex sentences, and predict vocabulary definitions based on context. Through exercises, examine instances for using a semicolon, and explore character insights and plot details through targeted questions about the story. Expand your understanding of literary language and enhance your writing skills.

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Exploring Parts of Speech, Punctuation, and Vocabulary in "The Great Gatsby"

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  1. Quick Questions Identify Parts of Speech John Sally and Amanda bought tacos from Imelda by the Zellers

  2. Quick Questions Add Punctuation My mother bought celery for the soup bacon for breakfast and tee shirts for my sister who only wears Lulu Lemon clothes Get off of that jello tree screamed the teacher before handing out the test

  3. Quick Questions 4. Provide two instances when a writer would employ a semi-colon. 5. Identify the parts of speech: Desiree found her shoes under the stage, after leaving them there on Sunday night.

  4. Vocabulary Predict definitions based on context. Write appropriate definitions in your SAT journal. Gatsby uttered the old aphorism, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Tom’s loud, bombastic manner offended the ladies. The intoxicated girl’s dissonant, tuneless singing made the tuba player cringe.

  5. Micro Questions on Gatsby What is the name of Tom’s mistress? What is the “Owl-Eyed” man fascinated with? Who owns a hydroplane? What sport does Jordan play? Does Daisy have a son or daughter? List 2 rumours the partygoers spread regarding Gatsby’s past.

  6. Your Task… Read pages 46-54 Answer questions 1 and 2 from the Gatsby 3 unit. If you are finished, you may work on your independent novel study, which is due March 28!

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