Life of PI
How many Religions did Pi follow in Life of Pi
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
What is an essay? Define it
A short piece of writing that explains or argues an idea.
What is a Debate?
A structured argument between opposing sides.
Definition of ominous
impression that something bad is going to happen
What is a poem?
A form of writing that expresses ideas using rhythm and imagery.
What is the name of the tiger in Life of Pi?
Richard Parker
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea or argument of an essay.
How many people are in one team in debate
Capitan, 2nd speaker, 3rd speaker
Definition of Appease
to bring to a state of peace
What is a rhyme?
Words that end with the same sound.
Where does Pi’s family decide to move?
Canada
What should every body paragraph include?
A topic sentence, evidence, and explanation.
A response that disagrees with and challenges the other team’s argument.
Definition of Genre
Kind of something , sort of something
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
What does the ocean journey mainly symbolize in the novel?
Survival and faith
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.
What is a role of a Capitan or 1st speaker
To introduce the topic and main arguments.
Definition of Acquiesce
-to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
What is Pi’s full name?
Piscine Molitor Patel
Name one type of essay.
Narrative, descriptive, persuasive, or expository
What is counterargument in Debate
What is counterargument in Debate
Definition of Unwieldy
-not easily managed, handled, or used
What is symbolism in poetry?
Using objects or actions to represent deeper meanings.