Life of Pi
Who is the author for Life of Pi?
Yann Martel
Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister on India? True/False
True
What is a Metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a non-literal comparison between two unlike things.
What is the definition of card stacking (advertising technique)?
Providing numerous facts, statistics, or positive info to support one’s belief or product.
What is Pi's full name and how did he get the name Pi
Piscine Molitor Patel
Pi got his name from a luxurious swimming pool in Paris called the Piscine Molitor and he was named that because his uncle was a former champion swimmer and he thought it would be a great name for pi.
How did Indira Gandhi get assassinated?
Satwant Singh was one of the bodyguards, who assassinated Indira Gandhi, at her New Delhi residence on 31 October 1984. His attacks were in retaliation of Indira Gandhi's Operation Blue Star.
What is a Hyperbole?
The definition of hyperbole is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is pathos, ethos and logos?
Pathos is when you try to make people feel something, like happy or sad. Ethos is when you show you are trustworthy and know what you're talking about. Logos is when you use facts and good reasons to explain your point.
Who is Richard Parker
What party did she serve as President in (1959)?
Indian National Congress
What is Foreshadowing?
A warning or indication of (a future event).
What is the definition for Glittering Generalities (advertising techniques)?
Involves pairing a positive word or emotion with a product it may have no relation to.
Why did Pi's Family decide to move to Canada
Pi's family decided to leave India due to political tensions, particularly the "Emergency" period in the 1970s when Indira Gandhi suspended civil liberties. So Pi's Father had the belief that the zoo business could not remain profitable at the time, causing them to move to Canada in 1977.
What year was Indira Gandhi elected as the first prime minister of India?
1966
What is Personification?
Personification is giving human qualities, like emotions or actions, to something that isn't human, like an object or animal.
What is the definition of Assertion (advertising technique)?
Making a statement that is not supported by facts.
What was the name of the ship that Pi's Family use to emigrate to Canada? (If you can't figure the name out, then at least try to think of where it was made or where it was registered!)
It was a Panamanian-registered, Japanese cargo ship called Tsimtsum
Name 1 family member from Indira Gandhi's Family and their role to her.
She married Feroze Gandhi(Husband) and she had two sons Rajiv Gandhi(Son), who later became Prime Minister, and Sanjay Gandhi(Son).
She was born to former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru(Father) and Kamala Nehru(Mother).
What is Alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close proximity to each other.
What are all the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy?
(Lowest to highest)
Biological & Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem and Self actualisation.