I Background Information 1. Green Waves is a fictional name for a musical group made up by the writer for use in this story. 2. French Lilac Blue is a fictional name for eye liner make-up made up by the writer for use in this story. 3. A generation gap is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behaviorI. Background Information 1. Green Waves is a fictional name for a musical group made up by the writer for use in this story. 2. French Lilac Blue is a fictional name for eye￾liner make-up made up by the writer for use in this story. 3. A generation gap is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring "when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior