Old Man and the Sea Vocabulary for Part 2

What does 'gelatinous' mean?

• Having a jelly-like consistency or texture.
• Having a rough surface
• Being transparent
• Having a crunchy texture

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'plummet' mean?

• To rise slowly and steadily
• To remain stationary
• To fall or drop quickly and suddenly.
• To float gently in the air

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are 'buoys' used for?

• To serve as fishing nets
• To provide shade on beaches
• To guide airplanes during landing
• To mark navigational hazards or swimming areas in bodies of water.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is 'treachery'?

• Forgiveness and understanding towards someone who trusts you
• Kindness and compassion towards someone who trusts you
• Loyalty and honesty towards someone who trusts you
• Betrayal or deceitful behavior towards someone who trusts you

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a 'scythe' used for?

• Cooking food
• Cutting grass or reaping crops
• Playing music
• Building houses

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'gaffed' mean?

• To cook food over an open flame
• To fix or repair something especially in the arena of fisheries

• To dance in a lively and spirited manner
• To cheat or deceive someone, especially in a playful or humorous way.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a 'carapace'?

• The hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.
• The webbing between the legs of an arachnid usually evident during gestation

• The tail of a crustacean
• The soft underbelly of a turtle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which is the image of 'la mar'?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are 'grippes'?

• Influenza or flu-like illnesses
• Allergies that cause sinus concerns

• Inflammation inducing severe cramping or numbness of a muscle group

• Common colds

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of fish is 'albacore'?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5