Vocabulary from James and the Giant Peach: Chapters 27-32

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'menacing' mean?

Difficult to bend or move

Shine with a faint, flickering light

Threatening; possibly dangerous (correct)

Shocked, surprised

What does the word 'shimmer' mean?

Shine with a faint, flickering light (correct)

Shocked, surprised

Threatening; possibly dangerous

Sad or gloomy

What does the word 'flabbergasted' mean?

Shocked, surprised (correct)

To hate, dislike very much

Evil, threatening danger

Difficult to bend or move

What does the word 'stiff' mean?

Difficult to bend or move Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'detest' mean?

To hate, dislike very much Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'deluge' mean?

A heavy rain or great flood Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'sinister' mean?

Threatening; possibly dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'melancholy' mean?

Sad or gloomy Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'vast' mean?

Very large Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'skyscraper' mean?

A very tall building Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from James and the Giant Peach (Chapters 27-32)

Menacing: Conveys a sense of threat; invokes feelings of danger or fear.
Shimmer: Describes a faint, flickering type of light; often creates a magical or ethereal mood.
Flabbergasted: Represents a strong emotional reaction of surprise or shock; used to illustrate astonishment.
Stiff: Refers to rigidity; something that is not easily bent or moved.
Detest: A verb signifying a strong aversion or hatred; indicates intense dislike.
Deluge: An event involving heavy rainfall or flooding; can symbolize overwhelming circumstances.
Sinister: Implies evil or dark intentions; evokes a sense of foreboding and danger.
Melancholy: Reflects a state of sadness or gloominess; often relates to emotional depth and introspection.
Vast: Indicates an immense size or extent; conveys a sense of grandeur or overwhelming scale.
Skyscraper: Refers to buildings that are notably tall; emblematic of urban architecture and human engineering achievements.

Description

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from chapters 27 to 32 of 'James and the Giant Peach'. This quiz focuses on words that convey strong emotions and vivid imagery, helping you enhance your literary skills. Perfect for students looking to deepen their comprehension of the text!