Literary Devices
What is a symbol?
Something that stands or something else (larger/greater)
What is a hook?
The first sentence of an introduction that grabs the reader's attention
What is the old man's name?
Santiago
How did Ernest Hemingway die?
Suicide
What is the difference between a novel and a novella?
A novella is shorter than a novel
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two dissimilar things
What is the minimum number of sentences in a typical paragraph?
Five
Where does the story take place?
Cuba
Name three places Hemingway lived?
Paris, Cuba, Spain, Idaho, Illinois...
How many foundations classes were cancelled?
Two
What is an allusion?
A reference to another literary work, art, person, or place
What is a thesis statement?
The main argument
What kind of fish does the old man catch?
Marlin
How many times was Hemingway married?
Four
What is the first part of a hero's journey?
Call to action
A warning or indication of a future event
What is a works cited page?
A separate sheet of paper stating the complete citations of all quotations used
How many days was the old man unlucky for?
84
What was Hemingway's original occupation?
Journalist
Which author famously loved The Old Man and the Sea despite criticizing Hemingway earlier in his career?
William Faulkner
What is characterization?
Descriptions of a character's physical appearance, actions, and thoughts
How many paragraphs are in a typical essay?
Five
What prize did Hemingway receive for this novel?
What is the name of Hemingway's grandson?
Sean
What short story inspired The Old Man and the Sea?
"Pursuit as Happiness"