Vocabulary
Well meaning and kindly
Benevolent
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
Temptation
a word or phrase that is used to replace a more direct or offensive word or phrase
Euphemism
What is the name of the old man in the story?
Santiago
What would be the adjective form of humility?
Humble
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Gaunt
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
Relic
a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human things, such as objects, animals, or abstract concepts
Personification
How long has the old man gone without catching a fish?
84 days
What figurative language is being used?
You are my alarm clock.
Metaphor
a modest view of one's own importance; humbleness
Humility
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Timid
a statement or idea that seems contradictory but actually contains a deeper truth
Paradox
During what month can anybody catch a fish?
May
How much does it cost for one sheet of the lottery?
$2.50
neatly and securely rolled or folded up
Furled
the quality of being determined or resolute.
Resolution
Less is more
Paradox
Where does the novel take place?
Cuba
What month are they currently in?
September
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person, or in the book's case, a fish)
Subdue
light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat
Phosphorescence
a figure of speech that compares two things that are not literally the same, but are used to explain an idea or make a comparison
Metaphor
What is the only sustenance the old man would have during a day of fishing?
Coffee
What do the old man and the boy have for dinner?
Black beans and rice