Poetic device 1
What is imagery?
Imagery is when a writer uses descriptive words to help you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel something in your mind.
Who is author of Life of Pie
Yann Martel
Who did Pi tell the quote " I will tell you a story that will make you believe inGod"
Author/interviewer who came to hear his story about surviving at sea.
What is a closing statement in a debate?
A short summary of your main points to convince the judges.
What is special about a fishbowl activity?
Only a few people talk while others watch and listen.
What is a poetic device that asks a question without an answer?
Rhetorical question
What religion is about stories, nature, and love of god?
Hinduism
What did Pi find on the island in the flower?
Teeth
What is the main purpose of a fishbowl activity?
To encourage discussion and let everyone listen and share ideas.
What is the first thing you should do when starting a debate?
State your main argument clearly.
Metophor
What does orange symbolize? Name the objects? (for full point at least name a 3 object)
hope, whistle, orange juice, sunset, lifeboat, RichardParker, life jacket.
Where was Pi found? (specific place full point for beach name)
beach in Mexico, specifically near Tampico.
What is a rebuttal?
Answering the other team’s argument.
What is a question you can ask the other team called?
A cross-examination question.
Difference between hate speech and slam poetry?
Hate speech attacks and degrades groups of people, while slam poetry uses emotional expression and performance to communicate personal or social messages.
_______ is giving human traits, emotions, or actions to animals, objects, or ideas.
Anthropomorphization
Who visited Pi at the hospital? (full point for telling where they are from)
Two ministry people from Japan.
What should you do if you don’t know what to say in a fishbowl?
Listen first, then respond when you have a clear idea.
What is the difference between a rebuttal and a counterargument?
A rebuttal directly responds to the other team’s point, while a counterargument presents a new reason their point is wrong.
Who is the first African American Pulitzer Prize winner?
Gwendolyn Brooks
This philosophical concept is explored through Pi’s two survival stories, forcing readers to question whether objective truth or meaningful belief matters more.
What is the nature of truth versus belief?
Name of the ship bi was with his family on the way to Canada
Tsimtsum
Why is using credible sources important in a debate?
Because arguments based on reliable facts and evidence are more believable; weak, fake, or biased sources can make your argument seem untrustworthy.
What makes an argument “fallacious,” and why should you avoid it?
It is based on bad logic or false evidence, which weakens your credibility.