Characters
He is the main character tasked with gathering opinions on the definition of “Delicious.”
Who is Gaylen?
The Prime Minister needs help because the King’s court cannot agree on the meaning of this word.
What is “Delicious”?
A synonym for the word that everyone is arguing about.
tasty, yummy, etc.
The book takes place in this type of world.
What is a kingdom or fantasy world?
The book explores how people have different ideas about this.
What is taste or what is important?
This important figure is trying to write the dictionary.
Who is Prime Minister DeCree?
Gaylen is sent on a journey to gather what from the people?
What are their definitions or opinions of “Delicious”?
A synonym for “journey” that describes Gaylen’s task.
What is quest?
Gaylen travels by this method.
What is on horseback?
This word represents not just flavor, but personal opinion and values in the story.
What is “Delicious”?
This character is looking for Ardis and stops the Woldweller from sharing details about her with Gaylen.
Who is Hemlock?
The King’s Dictionary causes conflict because of what kind of argument?
What is the disagreement over the definition of words (especially “Delicious”)?
A formal word used in the book that means “disagreement or fight.”
What is quarrel or dispute?
The kingdom is ruled by this figure.
Who is the King?
The chaos in the kingdom shows how difficult it is to define something everyone can agree on, also known as this concept.
What is subjectivity or individual perspective?
Who is The Queen?
Townspeople do this when Gaylen asks his question.
What is argue or give silly answers?
This word means to say something quietly or in a way that’s hard to hear, like when someone is nervous or unsure
What is mumble?
The government in the story resembles this kind of system.
What is a monarchy or royal court?
The early chapters suggest that language and communication have the power to either create unity or cause this.
What is conflict or division?
This character is a traveling minstrel who shares his campsite and food with Gaylen.
Who is Canto?
The King believes this type of document can bring peace to the kingdom.
What is a dictionary?
This word means to speak in a strong and confident way to try to change someone’s mind
What is persuade?
Gaylen is often met with this kind of terrain during his travels.
What is countryside or forests?
What is one of the main themes of the search for delicious?
what is perspective, unity, and the importance of communication?