Life of Pi Vocabulary

Front

What does Pi believe about life?

Back

Pi believes that all life is sacred.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What is a 'fiasco'?

Back

A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Who is Santosh in 'Life of Pi'?

Back

Santosh is Pi's father.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is Pi Patel's full name?

Back

Pi Patel's full name is Piscine.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is Pi's situation in the story?

Back

Pi is trapped on a boat in the middle of the ocean with a predatory animal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Define 'loathsome'.

Back

Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'intriguing' mean?

Back

Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'sanguine' mean?

Back

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'exult' mean?

Back

To show or feel elation or jubilation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of the tiger, Richard Parker, in the story?

Back

Richard Parker represents Pi's struggle for survival and the duality of nature.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5