Life of Pi Flashcard SAVVAS

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What is the narrator's situation in 'Life of Pi'?

Back

After a shipwreck, he is adrift at sea with a tiger named Richard Parker.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does the term 'irresolvable' mean?

Back

A situation that cannot be solved or resolved.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How does the narrator catch his first flying fish in 'Life of Pi'?

Back

He picks it up after it flies into the boat.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

Why does the narrator want to fish in the beginning of 'Life of Pi'?

Back

He needs to feed the tiger.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the best definition of 'adversary'?

Back

Opponent or enemy.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the significance of the tiger named Richard Parker in 'Life of Pi'?

Back

Represents survival, fear, and the struggle between man and nature.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the term 'survival skills' refer to?

Back

Techniques that a person may use in an emergency to sustain life.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Life of Pi'?

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The struggle for survival and the exploration of faith.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the term 'shipwreck' mean?

Back

The destruction of a ship at sea.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What role does faith play in 'Life of Pi'?

Back

It serves as a source of strength and hope for the narrator.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2