Section 2 - pages 28-44 (10-16).

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VOCABULARY -

1. Read the passage on pg. 29 (10) - "He was sorry for the birds..." to the end of that paragraph. Why is this passage significant? What literary device(s) are at work here? Explain.

2. Throughout this section, the sea and everything in it is referred to as a living, human-like being. Find quotes (and page numbers) to support this theory and explain why they are effective.

3. Hemingway's choice of words is very basic; his writing would not be considered flowery. Nevertheless, it is a very effective form of writing. Comment on this with regard to the passage on pg. 38 (13) starting with "The tuna shone silver in the sun...", ending at the top of pg. 39 (top of 14).

4. How does the old man cope with loneliness at sea? Use quotes to support your work.

5. There is little doubt that the old man is a skilful fisherman. Find examples to support this idea (do not refer to pages 41-16).

6. Read the passage starting on pg. 41 (second last paragraph, pg. 14) starting with "Just then, watching his lines..." to the last full paragraph on pg 44 (third paragraph on 16) . Explain how Hemingway makes this a suspenseful passage. What theory about the old man does this help support?

7. Read the first sentence of the next paragraph on pg 44 (16). Why is this such a powerful, effective sentence? What message does it send out? How does it compare to the statement the old man made in the last full paragraph on 32 (fourth-last paragraph on 11 - "...keep them with precision...") ?

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