ROAR Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

5-4-3-2-1

5.Comments:

• I learned that queridinha means "lovely little darling" in Portuguese.
• I'm glad that Wayan's family finally has a home of their own.
• I'm glad that Elizabeth in the end found love with Felipe (it did not say in the book if she married him or not).
  
• After reading this book I think Elizabeth Gilbert is an excellent author.
• I love this book; it's funny and meaningful.

4.Questions:

• What did Wayan say when she whispered into the ears of Big Ketut and Little Ketut (two orphans Wayan had adopted)?
  
• What other books have Elizabeth Gilbert written?
• Is Elizabeth now married to Felipe?
• Does Elizabeth now have kids?

3.Vocabulary:

• Cataclysm: sudden, violent change
• Infatuate: inspire with unreasoning passion
  
• Hubris: arrogance
  

2.Literary Terms:

• Simile: "To buy a land in Bali especially in Ubud can get almost as expensive as buying land in Westchester County, in Tokyo, or on Rodeo Drive." (page 307)
• Metaphor: "Tutti, spinning across the grass in circles, arms extended, a little Balinese Julie Andrews, loves it,too."

1.Overview Sentence:

• After her year of traveling is over Elizabeth goes back to her hometown to celebrate Christmas and New Year's holiday.