Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'nauseating' mean?

Greedy for food and drink

Causing sickness of the stomach (correct)

Large and heavy

Not certain

Define 'massive'.

Large and heavy; great in size or scope.

What does 'gluttonous' mean?

Greedy for food and drink.

Define 'indifferently'.

Without interest or concern. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'inconvenience'?

A mild annoyance; a cause of some trouble. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mauling' refer to?

Wounding by scratching or tearing. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'artificial'.

Fake. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tentative' mean?

Not certain. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'agonizing'.

Causing great physical or mental pain. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'identical' mean?

Exactly the same. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'consciousness'.

Our awareness of ourselves and our environment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Nauseating: Refers to a feeling that causes stomach sickness; important in understanding physical reactions in narrative contexts.
Massive: Descriptive term indicating considerable size or weight; often used to create a vivid image of objects or settings.
Gluttonous: Characterizes someone who is excessively greedy for food and drink; can reflect personality traits and behavioral patterns.
Indifferently: Means lacking interest or concern; useful for conveying emotional disconnection or apathy in characters.
Inconvenience: Slight annoyance or difficulty; highlights conflicts or challenges faced by characters, impacting their journeys.
Mauling: Describes injuries inflicted through scratching or tearing; relevant in discussions of violence or natural encounters.
Artificial: Denotes something that is fake; contrasts with authenticity, often impacting themes of reality versus illusion.
Tentative: Implies uncertainty; can be pivotal in character development, showcasing hesitations or lack of confidence.
Agonizing: Signifies extreme physical or mental pain; important for expressing intense emotions or suffering.
Identical: Indicates absolute sameness; key for discussing themes of repetition, mirroring, or identity.
Consciousness: Refers to self-awareness and environment perception; crucial for exploring psychological aspects of characters.

Description

Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 8 of 'Touching Spirit Bear.' This quiz features flashcards with definitions and words to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for enhancing your literary vocabulary skills.