Charlotte's Web Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of success?

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose (correct)

Wandering aimlessly, without direction

The feeling that is produced in response to life experiences

Physical or emotional harm to someone

What does secure mean?

Safe

What are sentiments?

Feelings

What is a trifle?

A thing of little value or importance Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be generous?

Willing to give and share unstintingly Signup and view all the answers

What does desolation refer to?

A state of complete emptiness or destruction Signup and view all the answers

What does dazed mean?

Confused; bewildered Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by being disgusted?

A sick feeling of strong dislike Signup and view all the answers

What does accompany mean?

To go along with; to be together Signup and view all the answers

What does imitating mean?

Copying the actions of someone else Signup and view all the answers

What are services?

Actions or activities that one person performs for another Signup and view all the answers

What is abuse?

Physical or emotional harm to someone Signup and view all the answers

What are wisecracks?

A clever and pithy spoken witticism Signup and view all the answers

What does desperation mean?

Condition of being driven to take almost any risk as a last resort Signup and view all the answers

What is attitude?

Feelings influenced by our beliefs that predispose us to respond in a specific way Signup and view all the answers

What does relaxation refer to?

When a muscle returns to its original form Signup and view all the answers

What does mimicked mean?

Copied what someone else said or did Signup and view all the answers

What does 'on my account' mean?

For my benefit Signup and view all the answers

What does occurred mean?

Happened Signup and view all the answers

What are errands?

Short trips that you take to do something Signup and view all the answers

What does desperate mean?

Having an urgent need or desire Signup and view all the answers

What is a ceiling?

The overhead upper surface of a room Signup and view all the answers

What does adrift mean?

Wandering aimlessly, without direction Signup and view all the answers

Who are entertainers?

People whose job it is to entertain others Signup and view all the answers

What are trailers?

Something used to carry things or animals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Charlotte's Web

Success: Achieving a desired goal or purpose, a central theme in many narratives, symbolizing personal growth and achievement.
Secure: Signifying safety; often relates to emotional and physical well-being of characters.
Emotion: Refers to feelings triggered by life events, highlighting characters' vulnerabilities and connections.
Trifle: Describes something of minor significance, illustrating the contrast between important and trivial matters within the story.
Generous: Represented by characters willing to share without reservation, emphasizing themes of kindness and selflessness.
Sentiments: Refers to feelings, underlining the emotional aspects that drive character actions and relationships.
Desolation: Indicates a complete state of emptiness or devastation, reflecting despair in certain plot moments.
Dazed: A condition of confusion or bewilderment, often experienced by characters during challenging situations.
Disgusted: A strong feeling of aversion, revealing characters' moral and emotional responses to certain events.
Accompany: Describes the act of going along with others, capturing themes of friendship and loyalty.
Imitating: Act of copying others, showcasing characters' behaviors and dynamics in social settings.
Services: Actions performed by one for another, highlighting themes of community and support.
Abuse: Physical or emotional harm in relationships, addressing darker themes of conflict and suffering.
Wisecracks: Clever remarks or jokes, illustrating humor amidst serious situations and character personalities.
Desperation: A state of urgent need, driving characters to make significant choices under pressure.
Attitude: Refers to predisposed feelings toward people or events, shaping characters’ perspectives and interactions.
Relaxation: Describes a return to calmness, providing contrast to tension and stress faced by characters.
Mimicked: Act of copying others' actions, revealing dynamics in social interactions and influences.
On my account: An expression meaning for one's benefit, emphasizing selflessness or sacrifice in relationships.
Occurred: Indicates events that take place, key to plot development and character experiences.
Errands: Short trips undertaken for specific purposes, showing the day-to-day lives of characters.
Desperate: Urgent need or desire felt by characters, often leading to pivotal moments in the story.
Ceiling: The upper interior surface of a room, contributing to the setting and environment where events unfold.
Adrift: Wandering without direction, symbolizing lost or confused states experienced in character arcs.
Entertainers: Individuals whose primary role is to amuse others, reflecting elements of performance in the narrative.
Trailers: Items used to transport goods or animals, representing the practical aspects of life in the story.

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Test your knowledge of essential vocabulary from Chapter 21 of 'Charlotte's Web' with these flashcards. Each card presents a word along with its definition to help reinforce your understanding of the text. Perfect for reinforcing literary vocabulary skills!