Gatsby Ch 1 & 3 Excerpts

The sentence "Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction" (paragraph 4) serves primarily to:

• Introduce the main character of the story

• Contrast Gatsby with other characters

• Explain the narrator's feelings about Gatsby

• Describe Gatsby's personality

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the sentence "I was still with Jordan Baker" (paragraph 6) function in relation to the rest of the passage?

• It shifts the focus to a new character

• It introduces a conflict between characters

• It provides a transition between scenes

• It summarizes the previous events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The sentence "We talked for a moment about some wet, gray little villages in France" (paragraph 11) primarily serves to:

• Describe the setting of the story

• Introduce a new plot element

• Contrast the current party with past experiences

• Establish a shared background between characters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the sentence "I'm Gatsby" (paragraph 17) relate to the overall structure of the passage?

• It reveals a key piece of information to the narrator

• It introduces a new conflict

• It marks the climax of the story

• It concludes the main events of the party

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the primary function of paragraph 3 in the passage?

• To describe the narrator's childhood

• To explain the narrator's approach to judging others

• To introduce the main conflict of the story

• To provide background information on Gatsby

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main purpose of paragraph 5 is to:

• Describe the atmosphere of Gatsby's party

• Introduce new characters to the story

• Explain Gatsby's wealth and status

• Contrast the party with the narrator's background

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary function of paragraphs 8-14 in the passage?

• To reveal Gatsby's true identity

• To describe the party's entertainment

• To introduce a conflict between characters

• To establish a connection between the narrator and another character

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main purpose of paragraph 20 is to:

• Describe Gatsby's physical appearance

•  Explain Gatsby's background and history

• Analyze Gatsby's smile and its effect on others

• Compare Gatsby to other characters in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 3, how does the phrase "reserving judgments" contribute to the tone of the passage?

• It suggests the narrator's caution and thoughtfulness

• It implies the narrator's superiority over others

• It creates a sense of mystery about the narrator

•  It emphasizes the narrator's indecisiveness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The use of the word "snobbishly" in paragraph 3 serves to:

• Criticize the narrator's father

• Emphasize the narrator's wealth

• Highlight social class differences

• Show the narrator's self-awareness

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3