Friday, October 24, 2008

ROAR Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

5-4-3-2-1

5.Comments:
  • I never knew a city, state, country, etc. had a word that represents that place.
  • Now I understand why the book cover has the word "eat" written in pasta.
  • WOW! Elizabeth gained twenty three pounds in four months.
  • I hope Elizabeth will make new friends in India just like the way she made new friends in Italy.
  • Italy seems like a beautiful country.
4.Questions:
  • What is the Bhagavad Gita?
  • What are figs?
  • Will Elizabeth find love in India?
  • Will Elizabeth Make new friends in India?
3.Vocabulary:
  • Gregarious: sociable
  • Continuity: continuous of state or thing
  • Barricade: barrier for defense
2.Literary Terms:
  • Metaphor: "Across to the broad continent of a women's life falls the shadow of a sword. (page95)
  • Direct Characterization: "unflappable and entertaining and surprisingly organized little in tight red crushed-velvet pants." Describes Linda (page100)
1.Overview Sentence:
  • Elizabeth is now leaving Italy to go to India.

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