Author Biography & History
What was Anthony Doerr’s major?
History
What is Ruby's passion?
The water
What major historical event occurred during the story?
The Great Depression
What was one of the main symbols in the story?
Salt
How many times does the word “salt” appear in the story?
17
What state was he born in?
Ohio
What type of stories does Tom like to read?
Adventure
What is the mood defined as, in any story?
The actual feeling a reader gets
Name one prominent literary device used.
Imagery, Alliteration, Hyperbole
What sparked Tom and Ruby’s friendship?
A class presentation on the ocean
What is one main historical event in The Deep?
The Great Depression
What is Ruby’s character archetype?
The Catalyst
What is the atmosphere defined as, in any story?
sensation inflicted on the reader
What kinds of imagery were used in the story?
Visual and kinesthetic
How did Anthony Doerr find his love for literature?
His mother read him and his brother books when they were younger.
Name another book Anthony Doerr wrote?
All the Light We Cannot See
What does Tom compare life to at the end of the story?
Coins
What atmosphere did The Deep contain?
Reflective, gloomy, grateful
Name one way salt symbolized death:
It’s everywhere around us, it’s inevitable and will slowly destroy us, like death - while it kills us like salt can, it preserves our spirits
Where has Anthony Doerr travelled to?
Alaska, New Zealand, Kenya, the Windward Islands
True or False: Anthony Doerr worked on sheep ranges.
True
What is the theme of the story?
Life is both precious and short and each moment should be embraced and enjoyed to the fullest extent.
Why does the reader feel pity at the start of the story?
Tom is diagnosed w/ a heart condition and he can only live until 16 or 18.
Identify the key literary device(s) in this passage, “Oh, he’s made of salt, he’ll live forever”
Metaphor and Hyperbole
Why does the reader feel empathy?
We relate to Tom being sheltered.