Journey To The Centre of the Earth.ppt

Synopsis

The plot

Analysis: Science

Theme and Mood

Point of View

CharactersOtto LidenbrockAxel LidenbrockHans BjelkeArne SaknussemmGretchen

SettingLanguage Structure and StyleDiction: Literal MeaningLiterary DeviceOnomatopoeiaIdiomLessons and Moral Values

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SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuOur Journey begins, with the story of how ourheroes, the professor and his niece, AxelLidenbrock take a trip by ship in the roughand wild sea heading for Iceland.

There they meet their guide, Hans Bjelke, aDanish man. Continue

SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAfter buying the required supplies, they headtowards Mount Sneffels.

On mount Sneffels, they find the crater intowhich they descent.

There they find 3 pits.

The shadow of Mount Sneffels pointed to thepit which they were to enter.

SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuInto the earth they descended the next day. Upon reaching the bottom of the pit theydiscovered a tunnel and put up camp.

The next day they went into the tunnel andwalked in the tunnel for 8 days before theyfound water.

SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLost in the tunnels, Axel nearly panicked, andthought he was buried alive until his unclefired a gun to attract Axels attention.

Axel fell and hurt himself and wasunconscious but was saved by Hans and allthree were reunited.

SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuThe Great Sea was discovered by Otto which wasby the side of a jungle of giant plants and mushrooms. They also found bones of giant animals.

The next day they crossed the sea using a raft made byHans.

They were in the sea for 11 days where they saw giantseaweeds, ancient giant porpoise and ancient giant sealizard.

After a storm they were thrown to the place they started.

SynopsisExit ForwardPreviousMenuThe boiling tunnel ended their journey as it carriedthem to the surface after they had exploded aboulder.

They were spewed out of a volcano in Sicily,about 3,000miles from Iceland.

They returned to Hamburg.

In their absence people all over the world got toknow about their journey to the centre of the earth.

The PlotExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuExposition

Professor Otto Lidenbrock discovers a bookcontaining instruction on how a famousexplorer Arne Saknussemm was able tojourney to the center of the earth. He decides to make the journey with his niece.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuThe PlotConflict

Taking a guide, Hans Bjelke, they

descend into the earth and face life

threatening adventures, discover giant

creatures and plants.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuThe PlotClimax

They find a tunnel which is blocked by a

boulder which they explode it with dynamite.

The explosion causes them to be carried out

of the earth through a volcano.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuThe PlotResolution

They exit the volcano and are back to the

surface 3,000 miles south of Iceland in Sicily.

The whole world knew about expedition and

they become famous.

Exit ForwardPreviousMenu(The story can also be viewed as a mind,

body and soul representation.

The professor representing the mind,

Hans representing the body and

Axel representing the soul.) The Plot

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAnalysis: ScienceThe story was written in the 1800s.

The author had used actual scientific information which was available at the period of time.

This made the story, although a work of fiction, very believable.

To criticise such a great literacy work isunhealthy and should not be condoned, however, as literature is a study of great works, there are a few points to ponder:

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAnalysis: Science

1.They never made it to the centre of the earth.

It was impossible to do so.

Todate there is no vehicle which can withstand the magma, even if, we are able to penetrate the crust.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAnalysis: Science2. They had only entered a certain percentage of the crust. They were less than a percent to the center of the earth.

3. Without proper breathing masks one should not enter the earth, we may die of gas poisoning, not to mention other hazards.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAnalysis: Science4. As they enter deeper the heat should have been unbearable and made them run out again. There is no mention of the heat except that the water was hot.

5. The sea is totally illogical. The water would have become steam.

6. Where were they getting the air to breath?

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAnalysis: Science7. If they were deeper in the earth the living things should have been smaller as the pull of gravity should have been stronger.

8. When they were coming out of the volcano they were floating on lava (impossible to be water as it would have become steam!) The lava would have burnt the raft into cinders.

Exit ForwardPreviousMenuAnalysis: Science9. No one could have escaped the way the heroes escaped.

10.This is a story of fiction but by todays standard and knowledge it is illogical.

Exit ForwardPreviousMenuTheme and MoodIt is an adventure story but based on science.

The story is full of science related information.

The story creates a constant excitement, filled with suspense and non stop action.

An interesting story with flowing information to keep the mind questioning the facts.

Point of ViewExit ForwardPreviousMenuThe characters are giving direct views and

opinions, it is a first party point of view in

addition to that Axel Lidenbrock is also the

narrator as well .

CharactersExit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuArne SaknussemmGretchenHans BjelkeAxel LidenbrockOtto Lidenbrock

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuCharactersOtto LidenbrockThe Professor is a man of science, man of the mind, consequently he succumbs to logic and scientific ways but seems to be impervious to good old common sense.

As a scientist, discovering the unexplored, discovering new methods and never accepting impossibility seems to be his characteristics.

An open minded person but takes life threatening risks.

Scientists do take calculated risks not life threatening risks..

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuCharactersAxel LidenbrockThe unassuming niece, more practical and always giving suggestions which are skeptical but full of common sense.

Although blinded by love for Gretchen hisactions seems to be practical and not reckless.

He seems to be the conscience (the soul) of the three.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuCharactersHans BjelkeThe guide.

He seems to be the man who handles all the physical work.

Including using some skills in scouting and rough and tumble ways of the wild.

The (body) person who seem to handle all the bodily works.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuCharactersArne SaknussemmThe famous Icelandic explorer. He wrote a book 300 years ago, regarding his journey to the centre of the earth.

In addition to that he also wrote a note to any bold traveller who wanted to make the same journey.

He left sporadic physical clues on the way.GretchenAxels wife to be.

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TimePlaceCommentsYear 1229(1862)Mount SneffelsThe last time it erupted.MayHamburg, Germany1.It is in the Professors home.2.A garden or the grounds of Gretchens home.May/June(10days)On the way tothe island (roughand wild sea)Travelling in a ship.


TimePlaceCommentsMay/JuneIn a room in aninn in Iceland.It is not mentioned howlong they were there inpreparation. 19th June(Friday)Started to Mount SneffelsThey were not moving fastas Hans was walking.According to the note theyneed to be on the mountainat the end of June. So they had synchronisedtheir journey to reach themountain at the end of June.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingIt took them 10 hours.Down the pit30th June(Tuesday)The shadow of MtSneffels indicated the pitthey are supposed toenter.In the crater29th June (noon)Descending into the crater.At the top of Mt. Sneffels29th June(Monday)CommentsPlaceTime


TimePlaceComments30th (night)bottom of the pitDiscovered lack of water.1st July(6am)(Wednesday)Went into the tunnelUntil the tunnelseparated into two tunnels.1st July (noon)Two tunnelto chooseProfessor chose the tunnel to take.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingThey ran out of water.They marched back.5th July(Sunday)Prof. decided that theygo to the beginning ofthe tunnelThey came toa dead end4th July(Saturday)Presumably along the same tunnelContinuedtheir Journey2nd and 3rd JulyCommentsPlaceTime


TimePlaceComments7th July(Tuesday)They reachedthe beginningof the tunnelWere exhausted without water.8th July(Wednesday)In the 2ndtunnel HansStreamThe 2nd descent.They found water.Hans created anddiscovered thestream.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingThey descended fortwo weeks.SpiralDescendingpath 20 milesbelow sealevel12th July(Sunday)The tunnel twisted andturned. They descended again.Eight milesdeep and90miles southeast of Sneffels.10th July(Friday) CommentsPlaceTime


TimePlaceComments6th AugustAxel waslost in thetunnelsThe got separated atthe cavern with manytunnels. an hour Aftergetting lostIn the sametunnel He shouted for them


TimePlaceComments2 hours laterRetracting his stepsIt is not known if he is goingback the way he came.The stream had disappearedand he came to a dead end.a steepslopeHe crawled to be able to bringhis centre of gravity down and tomake sure he doesnt fall orbang onto walls etc.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingThey walked along theshore to the harbour.Seashoreand harbour11th August(Tuesday)Axel who was unconsciousregained conscious ness they discovered giant mushroom forest and ferns.In a caveor tunnel bythe seaside2. A mile fromthe seasideBetween 6th and11th AugustCommentsPlaceTime


TimePlaceComments13th August(Thursday)PortGretchenAs they were leaving Axelnamed the harbour14th August(Friday)75 milesfrom PortGretchenpassed seaweedsthousands of feet long16th August(Sunday)Travellingin the seameasured depth.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingGiant creaturesattacking each other.travelling inthe sea travelled800 miles fromthis spot 18thAugust(Tuesday)They hit a storm.They were cast a shoreTravelling inthe same seaEast of Port Gretchen shore.21stAugust(Friday)CommentsPlaceTime


TimePlaceCommentsThe dayafter beingcast ashoreEast of PortGretchen shore.Two huge rocksand a tunnel They explored theforest .

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuSettingThey wanted to blast it.Waiting for the explosion.The sea water waspushing them out of thevolcano. (Mount Stromboli)They had exitedthrough a volcano, in SicilyIn the tunnel. Blocked with Boulder.On the raft in the seaIn the volcanoStromboli, off thecoast of Sicily, Italy,3000 miles fromIcelandThesameevening

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TimePlaceCommentsSeptemberHamburg,GermanyThey were home.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLanguage Structure and StyleThe novel employs comic style pictures, which is able to express the story in simple, direct and easily comprehensible structure and style.

The direct speech made by the characters makes the message precise and to the point.

There is no wavering of the ideas or story line.

The conversational approach employed, one asking and the other answering in bubble form makes the story simple.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLanguage Structure and StyleThe narration keeps the story in line and provides the background information.

Finally, it should be noted that the language, structure and style is light and easy.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningOur world, this world, 3rd planet from the sun.EarthMid point, the middle.CentreDistance covered while travelling to afar place. Not the destination but on the way tothe destination.Journey (title)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningMaybe, probably.PerhapsFound out. DiscoveryNot the ordinary/normal, special, something which attracts attention.Remarkable (pg6)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningTraveller who enters into places forthe purpose of learning the place.ExplorerWell known, known to everyone.FamousWas owned by, was the rightfulowner.BelongedMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence

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Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsConsistedContained, had, have, including.MysteriousSomething which its origin or causeis hidden or difficult to understand.HandwrittenWritten by hand.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningSign, mark, representing something.SymbolsOld German inscriptions/characters.Runic (pg7)Not the English alphabet, otherlanguage alphabets exampleGreek, Mandarin, Runic etc.CharactersMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsExhaustion (pg8)Total loss of strength.OvertookCatch up, come upon, pass by.AlongTogether, side by side

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningDiscovering an information which iswritten in a secretive way.DecodeSomething which is not made known toeveryone, information kept within a few people oreven only one. SecretMouth of a volcano, hole on the top of the volcano.Crater (pg9) Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsMessagePiece of information or request sent to somebody.TranslatedGave the meaning of somethingsaid or written in another language.DocumentA piece of paper or paperscontaining important information.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningPoint, particular place or area.SpotArea of shade when light is cut off bysomething. (tree, mountain etc)ShadowGo down, Go below.DescendMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsBoldShowing no fear, do something whichno one has done or no one dares to do.Serious (pg10)Not in a normal light way, in earnest, important because of a possible badhappenings.RealiseTo understand clearly.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA good or excellent end to somethingdone or trying to do.SuccessA planned long Journey withequipments to discover or for aspecific purpose.Expedition (pg11)Below, under.BeneathMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsTravelled (pg12)Moved from one place to another.RoughStormy, violent irregular motion.WildUncontrolled, indisciplined.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningThe free area on top of a ship.DeckSick (usually vomiting) due towobbling rolling pitching of a ship atsea.SeasickLook at, see.BeholdMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsGatewayThe entrance or passage.AwokeGetting up after a sleep.DanishPeople from Denmark.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningTo assist a person to travel in anunfamiliar area.GuideTo make another have knowledge orknow the other.IntroducedA place or building where for paymentthey provide room and food.InnMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsSupplies (pg13)To fill with stock of things wanting forstoring or maintenance and use later.ToolsAnything used to make things easierto be done or completed eg hammeretc.ThermometerInstrument for measuring heat orcold.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA case which is transparent (to lightup) and enclosed to keep the lightproducer protected from wind wateretc.LanternAn instrument which uses magneticneedle which always points to thenorth to determine direction.CompassMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsRiflesA firearm which has a barrel which islong and grooved inside to make thebullet rotate so that the shot isstraight.EquipmentTools manual or mechanical used forspecial purposes.InsistedFirm, demanding, request continuously.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningMad, not of sound/ normal mind,crazy, mentally unstable.InsanityMountain which has a cup like holeon the top which spews lava, dustetc.VolcanicVery big, huge, not normal size.Gigantic (pg14)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsCannonA gun like barreled but bigger sizewhich is used to shoot heavyprojectiles, usually put on theground as too heavy to be carried. ExplodeTo burst into pieces violentlyUsually with a loud noise.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningTo push out liquid like substance withforce from mouth. SpitA hole in the ground which is usuallygoing down.PitsKnowledge systematically and logicallyexplained about nearly everything weknow.ScienceMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsLavaRocks or stone in hot, liquid formcoming from deep underground.Poisonous gasGas which is able to harm or kill ifbreathed in or sometimes if touchesthe skin.Wonderful (pg15)Very good, surprisingly good,extremely good.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningFeeling that what is wanted will beobtained or that some event will turnout as best.HopedStone which is of bigger size, exampleas big as a house.RockTo cut or form from hard material.CarvedMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsExactlyThats right, in a correct form.Noon12 oclock in the day.CentralSmall area surrounding the centrepoint.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningToward, ahead, move to the front.ForwardAn exciting usually risky experienceor action or undertaking.AdventureImportant, best, extreme.GreatestMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsNothingness (pg16)Empty, the state of being withoutanything.DizzyFeeling the head whirling andsensation of falling down or confusion.WeakNot enough body strength, lacking instrength.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningMeal taken in the night.SupperUnderground passage like a hole inthe ground but horizontal and may beat an angle, not a hole straight down.Tunnel (pg17)A solid piece/mass of wood or stone.BlockMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsConcern (pg18)To interest, trouble, worry. ReasonA basis, cause, importance. AlongBeside, parallel to, together.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningAn oral disagreement/fight/contention.ArgumentsIn spite of, otherwise. Despite (pg20)Towards a point ahead or in front.Onwards (pg19)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsRation (pg21)Plan to use a small amount so thatthe material can last long.PouchesA small bag or sack to keep moneyor small items.PathA way which was created by peoplewalking on it for a long time.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningFull, everything, nothing leftbehind.Completely (pg22)The quality of the mind to facedanger, difficulty etc.CourageVery nearly, just before the end ofsomething.AlmostMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsMarchTo walk in a special manner/orderlymanner like soldiers in a parade.UnconsciousWithout awareness, do not knowwhatever is happening. Plunges (pg23)To push/jump/immerse suddenlyinto something (usually liquid).

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningThe external boundary/covering, theoutside part of something.SurfaceA small body of water flowing in aparticular direction (usually small andnot deep as compared to a river).Stream* The inner parts of the stomach.* The interior part innermost part.BowelsMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsMica (pg24)Transparent (see through) mineral. DiamondA gem, stone like material butcolourless and shines after beingpolishedBeamsRays of light.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningNearing the end of life, about todie.DyingHappening/ done quicklywithout warning.SuddenlyTo be returned, to be cast back. ReflectedMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsAbandoning (pg25)To give up, to leave completelyand finally.Underground (pg26)Below the surface of the ground. Harshness (pg28)Cruel, not gentle, roughlytreated.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningNot level but sloping higher orlower, a high gradient or lowgradient.SteepA very very deep pit as if there isno bottom.AbyssTo disturb suddenly so as to alarmor cause a shock.StartlingMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsProgressA movement or advancementtowards a higher stage/ standard.Loyal (pg29)Faithful to a leader, party or cause.SpiralGoing around a single point eithertowards or away from the centrepoint.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningThe body of salt water covering70% of the earth, Antarctic,Atlantic, Arctic, Indian and Pacificocean. OceanHard and continuous work.ToilUpright, not horizontal. VerticalMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsContinentThe main land of the earth ie Asia,Europe, Africa, North and SouthAmerica, Antarctic and Australia.EntireAll, whole, complete, containingeverything or every part.CitiesA large major town or area populatedby huge population and with a goodamount of development.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA sudden fear with or without anycause which results in irrationalbehavior.PanicA sound which comes back after hittinga wall or large object. EchoingAn answer or reply verbally or inwriting to a question or request.Response (pg31)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsStoopedTo bend forward bringing the handsand upper body down.FaithfulReliable, trustworthy and believed.DisappearedCannot be seen anymore, out ofsight, vanish.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningTo put in the ground and cover withsoil.BuriedGo back over, return to the past.RetraceLoss of hope. DespairMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsSticky (pg34)Having a property of joining.RealisedTo grasp or understand clearly.Cavern (pg35)A large cave/chamber.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningFloor or ground which has aslant or inclination.SlopePull strongly or slowly along theground.DraggingStretch, open out over a flatsurface. SpreadMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsWounds (pg36)Skin or another external surfacepierced, torn, cut or otherwise broken.(not scratched deeper than that)OintmentAn oily liquid substance mixed withmedication for external application.Returned (pg37)Come back.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningLong past, very old, especiallybefore the fall of the RomanEmpire.Ancient(pg39) Capable of being true, ofoccurring. PossibleExactly. (no doubts.)Precisely (pg38)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsEarthquakeA sudden movement of the earthscrust (upper layer) due to therelease of stress along geologicfaults or volcanic activities.SplitTo divide or spread.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningUnusual, not normal, different, out ofthe ordinary.StrangeTo break without complete separationof parts.CracksTo send liquid flowing or falling froma container to another container orsurfaces.PouredMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsNarrowLimited in width, barely enoughspace. (NOT LENGTH)SaltyTasting of salt, saline.Dense (pg40)Crowded, quite full, close together.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningNot moving, standing, sitting or posingwithout moving. MotionlessThe amount of space between twopoints/place.DistanceA large land filled with trees, bushes,underbrushes, ground plants. ForestedMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsBreezeWind or a current of air.ShadeUnlighted/dark area which is causedwhen light/ sunlight hits an object.WondersTo be filled with admiration,amazement.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA very large elephant like animal (thedifference between the present elephantand mastodon is the molar teeth and thebody size).MastadonThe two set of bones which forms themouth.Jaw (pg41)Plant which do not have flowers,reproduce using fronds.FernsMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsThighboneThe bone between the pelvis and theknee. The largest bone in a human body.SkeletonBones of humans and other animalsstill jointed together.FossilsAny remains of a living thing includingbones and footprints.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningThe land along the edge of the sea orriver or lake.Shore (pg43)To move from one side to another sideof road, river, sea etc.Cross (pg42)Any animal, creature or human form,so ugly and sometimes big which canfrighten people or animals.MonstersMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsEdgeA line or border where a surface stopsor terminates.HarbourA place identified for ships or boats tobe moored/ fastened/rested. Usually deep and secluded from thecurrent, storm etc.RaftA platform (like the top of a table) which ismade of material which can float.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningAny plant or plants growing in the sea.Seaweed (pg44)A piece of cloth or flexible cloth likecanvas which is put in such a way thatit holds or traps the wind and the forceof the wind pushes the craft. SailTall grasses with long and thickstalk/ stem.ReedsMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsBaitedMade attractive/ lured usually to atrap.HookA curved metal or other substance tocatch, pull, hold or drag.ExtinctNo longer in existence, completelyno more.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA tool for breaking or making holes inhard surfaces, with two heads, onesharp and the other flat like a chisel.PickaxeDimension of something taken from thesurface to the other end of it usuallyfrom the top downwards.Depth (pg45)Newly made or obtained, recent.FreshMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsMassive (pg46)Large and heavy looking.BumpTo collide/bang into somethingviolently.ShapeA definite form, quality of a figure.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA mammal but fish like appearanceblackish on top and white on the bellyusually leaps out of the water high inthe air before plunging back into thesea. A dolphin.PorpoiseVery big, very huge.CollosalMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsLizardA reptile with a long tail, two pairs oflegs, an elongated body, snake likehead and scaly skin.DaggersA short sword like tool with a handleabout a foot long.SerpentA reptile, snake like creatures.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningPart of an animals head where thenose and jaws come out/project out. SnoutAnimals, non humans.Creatures (pg48)A metal (projectile) expelled/comes outof a firearm (pistol) when fired.Bullet (pg47)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsDinosaursAny of the various now extinct reptileswhich were on earth million of yearsago, usually referred to gigantic animals but there were smaller dinosaurs too.IchthyosaurusLarge extinct reptile with a toothedsnout which lived 250 million yearsago.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningAn aquatic reptile, with horny toothlessjaws, identifiable with its prominentleathery shell by which its soft body isprotected and into which its legs andhead can be pulled into(retracted).TurtleLarge extinct reptile which looks likea turtle (but enormous in size).PlesiosaurusMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsMortalHumans who are capable of dying ascompared to God who cannot die. Battle (pg49)A fight but in a bigger scale orproportion involving large bodies.WhirlpoolA rapidly rotating water caused by twoopposing current or a suction with themiddle usually with a vortex .

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningWind with a speed of 55-63mphfollowed with rain (or snow),lightning and or thunderStorm (pg50)To come back into sight, to be visible,to be able to be seen.ReappearBig, bigger than the normal size.EnormousMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsElectricityA flow of electrons caused by the rulethat like poles attract and unlike polesrepeal. ShockThe sensation and muscular spasmcaused by electricity passing through ahuman body; as if receiving a physical blow to the head.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningTurning back by position direction ororder. Reversed (pg53)Sure/bound to happen, true, sure,inevitable.CertainA mechanical tool usually used forspecial/ precision/ delicate work.InstrumentsMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsFate (pg54)Power or force seen as controlling events orhappening in a way that cannot be resisted.An uncontrollable happening/ situation.LoadedSomething which is carried. (by human,animal, vehicle etc)Mounds (pg55)A pile of rocks, gravel (bones) put oneon top of each other in huge quantitywhich may look like a small hill.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA sudden rapid movement.Darted (pg56)The point where the sky seems to meetthe sea/land when one looks from afar.HorizonTo lengthen widen or make bigger orlonger by force.StretchingMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsSpecimenA small sample collected to be used inscientific studies.InlandPlace/location in the interior part of acountry. PrehistoricTime/era before history was recordedby mankind.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA branchless tree with a singulartrunk, a crown which is full of longbranch- like long stems with longnarrow leaves, fruits like coconutbut smaller.PalmsMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsCypressesConiferous evergreen tree or shrubs with scale like leaves and woody cones.


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsYewsPoisonous evergreen tree or shrubs with fleshy fruits with nut inside.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningNothing more nor better than.MereTo pull out of the ground togetherWith the root.UprootingBig, bulky and heavy.Massive (pg57)Meaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsHerdingTo gather, keep or drive a group ofanimals for domestication etc.Trail (pg58)Track, marked way, indicated path towardssomewhere...place etc.Passage (pg59)A path, channel or way which seems tohave wall like sides (even plants), forpeople or anything to pass, go over, crossto the other side.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal Meaning* To set on fire.* illuminate, brighten up.LightExplosive powder containing a mixtureof potassium nitrate, sulfur and carbonused in guns, cannons to push/propela bullet at ahigh speed.GunpowderMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsFuseA rope/cord which is filled with a materialwhich burns easily to carry the fire to thegunpowder and trigger the explosion.SafelySecure/protected from injury, harm,danger.Indeed (pg61)Surely, definitely, certainly, without adoubt.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningSurprising, astonishing. AmazingTo break something into piecessuddenly, noisily and violently.SmashedTo be killed by submerging/goingunder water or other liquid.DrownedMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence


Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsScorching (pg62)To be burnt slightly or on the surfaceonly.WhirlwindWind which is rotating vertically. CracklingSlight, sudden, sharp, sound repeatedly made.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuDiction: Literal MeaningA blue, yellow or red coloured lightwhich is produced when wood, gas orany other thing which is able to burn(combustible).FlamesAn island off the coast of North East of Sicily, Italy.StromboliA ring, an equidistant from a point.CircleMeaning and CommentsTextual Evidence

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Textual EvidenceMeaning and CommentsSpreadTo widen, to stretch, move farthera part, to make bigger.ThroughoutDuring the entire time.BraveHaving courage, not scared.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLiterary device

Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentFigurative meaningStormed out ofthe house (pg8)Left the house with aloud noise and in a rush.We know lessabout the earthbeneath our feetthan about thestars over ourheads (pg10)Mankinds knowledgeabout the outer space ismore than the knowledgeabout the earth.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLiterary deviceThe last thingI wanted (pg11)Pack my bag(pg10)TextualevidenceDid not want/not interested togo on the expedition. (A lastchoice.)Pack all the necessary things(clothes toiletries etc) intothe travelling bag as theywere going on a trip.Meaning and commentLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentKeep him safeTake care of his safety.ImageryRough and wild(pg12)Very stormy weatherand the sea waveswere high.ImageryFace brightenedwith a smile(pg12)He was happy andexcited.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLiterary deviceMetaphorCannon that isready toexplode (pg14)My boyTextualevidenceIt was dangerous,nearly suicidal.It is a loving way ofcalling someonewhom we love as achild.Meaning and commentLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentWhere sciencehas led us wemust followScientific studiestheoretically may indicate certain factswhich needs to beverified. Verificationmust be done to provethe theory.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLiterary deviceSpit out lava andpoisonousgasTextualevidenceWhen an eruption of avolcano takes placepoisonous gas and lavashoots out. The gas may travelthousands of miles whereasthe lava may shoot up a few thousand feet high.ImageryMeaning and commentLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentThe greatestadventure of allIt will the greatestadventure compared to allother adventures.Real journeybegan (pg16)The actual journey to thecentre of the earth began.(Not the preparatory.)ImageryMouth of thecentral pitThe opening in the ground.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuImageryA block ofhardened lavaMy legs went weakTextualevidenceLava which had solidifiedafter cooling. A sense of dizziness andfainting bouts with the legsshivering as if unable to stand upright.ImageryMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentNo reasonto worry(pg18)Need not worry as theproblem can be solved.MetaphorA dead end(pg21)There was no more wayto go forward.MetaphorHalf dead(pg22)Exhausted, totally weak.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuWhere we are supposed to be,usually referred to home.Where webelong(pg23)All is over(pg25)Legs beganto fail me(pg24)TextualevidenceHe was about to die (he thought).He was unable to stand on hisfeet anymore due to theexhaustion.MetaphorMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentImageryTunnel movedSharply downward(pg28)The tunnel had asharp slope.ImageryTwisted andturnedSo many turnings tothe right and left. Make our waydownAble to movedownwards.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLiterary deviceThey were walking alongthe stream which seemto follow them as they were following it.Loyal streamflowing beside us (pg29)ImageryOur spiralroadTextualevidenceThe road they weretaking was twisting andturning.ImageryMeaning and commentLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentImagerySlopesbecame MoredangerousThe slope was gettingdifficult for them to use itbecause it was too steepand if they fall, they would hurt themselves or die.DescendwithropesGo down using ropes assomething to hold on to andas a safety.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuA description of whatis above them all theway to the surface.Above our heads:rocks, ocean, acontinent, entirecities of peopleImageryNo reason to panic(pg31)TextualevidenceThe situation was stillunder control, it wasnot life threatening.Meaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentStream guidemeAs he had followed thestream he would not getlost if follows the streamto guide him.Faithful waterAs the stream had beenfollowing him all along, thewater was regarded as faithful.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuCovered with earth whendead but in this situationhe is alive.Buried alive(pg33)ImageryThere was no water in thestream. Stream has disappearedSpread out(pg35)TextualevidenceDistributed out in asporadic (not clumpedtogether) manner.ImageryMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentId like nothing better (pg39)He is most interested in ...(Doing which is suggested)...Forest appearedin the distance(pg40)Able to see a forest at adistance.Wonders at every stepAmazing things everywherethey looked.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAs there was no motor forthe raft, actually they had topush the raft before jumpingon it, it also means theystarted the journey into thesea by raft.Pushed out to seaThe ropes which are used for climbing.Climbingropes (pg43)TextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentBaited a hook(pg44)Put the bait on to thehook.SimileTeeth as longas daggers The teeth were about 6-9 inches long.Daggers are short knives.mortal enemy(pg48)An enemy, if they were tomeet, will end up with one dying.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuAbout to enter a stormyarea or the storm isapproaching them.in for astorm (pg50)The ropes which are andwas used for climbing.As large asmy head(simile)(pg49)SimileTextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentMetaphorElectricityfilled the airThe whole area was chargeda phenomenon which occursin storms as the clouds arecharged up with positivecharges, the clouds will pull upany charge in the groundasthey are too highly charged.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuThey were in the storm, eitherthey went into the storm orthe storm came to them.Storm hit(pg51)The wind will blow their sail(wherever it wants) usuallysea breeze blows to theshore.Wind carryus to a farshoreTextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentwere it not for (pg52)It was because of him that hesurvived or he saved him.Imageryfell into apainful sleepThey were exhausted andtheir body was painful, theycould still sleep in the pain.say for certainSure, say somethingdefinitely.


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentFight that seaTo go against the forces of the sea.The sea storm is alwaysdangerous, more so if only a raft isused. It is difficult to go through a stormwithout proper tools, it is like a fightor a battle against the might of nature.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuTo go onto the raft.To the raft.They could have died bydrowning if the raftcapsized or struck by lightning.Almost killedusTextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentFollowed theshores(pg55)Walked or moved alongthe shores.StretchingawayContinuously going onand on without limit.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuA tube like structure which ismade of rocks which werebeginning to burn as it was toohot.within a tallchamber ofburning rock (pg62)Imagery(The mastodon was so fearfulthat anyone would run away ifwas in front of it). No one wouldhave the courage to stand infront of it.No mancould face(pg57)TextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device


Literary deviceTextualevidenceMeaning and commentImageryWhirlwindof cracklingflamesThe wind current was too strongwithin the tube that it was rotating,in addition to that the wind was sohot and needed to rise out, thespeed of the wind increased theburning process as they do so, therocks expand so fast that they cracked and produced the cracking sound.

Exit ForwardPreviousMenuThey were not going toescape this time, theywere surely going to die.Were lostTextualevidenceMeaning and commentLiterary deviceLiterary device

As long as one is alive there is still hope to overcome any obstacles.Exit ForwardPreviousMenuOnomatopoeiaIdiom

Hissing screeching

Where there is life there is hope

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values01. ResponsibilityIf we know that something is important we should take care of it carefully.The most important document was nearly

lost due to Ottos carelessness. (Pg6)

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values02. Work smart not work hardWorking until exhaustion is not working smartly, the mind tires and is not at its peak or its best when exhausted. Take a rest thencontinue.

Although they worked hard to decipher the

document they were not able to that time. It

was when they wanted to take a rest that they

found the deciphering method. (pg8)

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values03. Simplify, simplify, simplifyThe most difficult methods may not be the solution to solve problems, a simple method may be better.To decode the document it was by simply

reading the message backwards.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral valuesSafety is always the most important criteria. Think of the safety of others in things you do.You must not only learn to climb up a tree you must also learn to climb down the tree.

The document contained message on how

to enter the earth not themethod to get out.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values05. Common senseScience does not provide all the answers. Common sense should also be considered when considering science.Just because science has provided answers and

directs us towards further knowledge, we should

not strictly follow it. Common sense rightly

dictates that a volcano is not something which we

can take for granted, and Axel rightly warned

about the danger of going into the crater.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral valuesPeople in glass houses shouldnt throw stonesIf one knows his weaknesses he shouldnt do those actions related to his weaknesses.Axel seems to have fear of heights, if so, he

should have not joined the expedition.

Subsequently he seems fine, perhaps he

has overcome his fear of heights then.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral valuesDo not take irrational risks, take calculated risks.We cannot escape risks, we need to take some risks, but it should be well thought of/studied before taking therisk. If well thought of, the risk becomes lesser as we will prepare ourselves for any eventualities.

Water was only available for 5 more days, it did

not concern the professor as he had known of that

risk, they were not able to carry too much things

too. Otto knew that there will be underground

water available, either Hans may have told him or

he had researched it. That is a calculated risk.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values08. Fight for your rightsIf you know you have a right, fight for your rights.Axel believed that, the tunnel chosen by

his uncle was wrong, he argued against

his uncles decision. As his life was at

stake he had the right, and he exercised

it.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values09. Differences in opinion is healthy and normal.Being in a group, society etc there will be differences in opinion. After which we should be the first one to forgive and forget.

After which Axel joined his uncle to go

into the tunnel his uncle chose.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral valuesWhen the going gets tough the tough gets goingWhen trouble creeps in, one should empower oneself with courage and face the task at hand.As the water depleted, Axel was worried

(rightly). Sensing Axels concern the

professor was firm did not waver or

flounder and turned into a mountain of

confidence.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values11. Never give upIf one is sure of ones careful plan one should have the courage to pursue the plan till the end.The professor was sure of himself, his

knowledge was his resource, of strength.

His belief was that there was water

available, he was willing to take the risk,

he did not give up.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values12. There are two sides to a coinTo some people, difficulty is a problem, to some it is an opportunity. Which side do we want to look at?To Axel, the abyss was frightening, to

Otto it was a good sign as the progress

of the expedition will speed up.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values13. When in doubt, go back to the beginningWhen we reach a point where we are unsure, or doubtful we should go back to thebeginning and find out where we went wrong.

When Axel realised he was lost, he

decided to go back to the place he

started.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values14. Always check your bearingsAlways check our surroundings, be aware of our surroundings especially when we are in alien places.

The professor was so engrossed with

the mastodon but Alex was alert, the

bones were not fossils, they may be in

danger.

Exit ForwardPreviousContinueMenuLessons and moral values15. If theres a will theres a wayIf we think carefully and willing to work hard there will be a way for us to succeed in any situation.

The sea. A bait. A hook. That was all

which was needed to solve some of their

food problem.

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