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What does 'dismay' mean?
What does 'dismay' mean?
- To encourage
- To ignore
- To discourage; make fearful or uneasy (correct)
- To celebrate
What does the word 'implore' mean?
What does the word 'implore' mean?
To beg
What does 'falter' mean?
What does 'falter' mean?
To hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline
Define 'meadow'.
Define 'meadow'.
What does 'plinked' refer to?
What does 'plinked' refer to?
What is a 'handkerchief' used for?
What is a 'handkerchief' used for?
What do the Tucks do to Winnie?
What do the Tucks do to Winnie?
At first, how does Winnie feel about being kidnapped?
At first, how does Winnie feel about being kidnapped?
'Winnie has often thought of what it would be like to be kidnapped.....bear her off like a sack of potatoes' This is an example of:
'Winnie has often thought of what it would be like to be kidnapped.....bear her off like a sack of potatoes' This is an example of:
How do Winnie's kidnappers seem to feel about kidnapping her?
How do Winnie's kidnappers seem to feel about kidnapping her?
What made Winnie start crying?
What made Winnie start crying?
What made Winnie stop crying?
What made Winnie stop crying?
Why didn't Winnie call out to the man in the yellow suit for help?
Why didn't Winnie call out to the man in the yellow suit for help?
Flashcards
Dismay meaning
Dismay meaning
To discourage; make fearful or uneasy
Implore meaning
Implore meaning
To beg
Falter meaning
Falter meaning
To hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline
Meadow definition
Meadow definition
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Plinked sound
Plinked sound
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Handkerchief use
Handkerchief use
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Winnie's kidnapping
Winnie's kidnapping
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Winnie's initial kidnap feeling (1)
Winnie's initial kidnap feeling (1)
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Winnie's initial kidnap feeling (2)
Winnie's initial kidnap feeling (2)
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Simile example
Simile example
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Kidnappers' feelings
Kidnappers' feelings
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Winnie's crying trigger
Winnie's crying trigger
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Winnie's crying stop
Winnie's crying stop
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Reason for not calling for help (1)
Reason for not calling for help (1)
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Dismay: To discourage someone or evoke feelings of fear and unease.
- Implore: To beg earnestly or desperately for something.
- Falter: To hesitate or stumble in one’s actions or speech; characterized by losing courage or drive.
- Meadow: A natural field characterized by grass or wildflowers, often serving as a picturesque landscape.
- Plinked: Describes a short, ringing sound that can be associated with light objects falling or being struck.
- Handkerchief: A square cloth used primarily for wiping the eyes, nose, or face.
Plot Points Related to Winnie and the Tucks
- The Tucks kidnapped Winnie, disrupting her ordinary life.
- Initial thoughts on her kidnapping led Winnie to imagine burly men abducting her, akin to a dramatic scenario.
- The event of being kidnapped is marked by a notable contrast; the Tucks display alarm and concern, a stark difference from the usual demeanor of kidnappers.
Emotional Responses
- Winnie begins to cry upon realizing the potential permanence of her separation from her mother.
- Comfort comes to her through a music box, signifying the power of music to soothe distress.
Winnie’s Dilemma
- Winnie refrains from calling out for help from the man in the yellow suit, influenced by a series of factors: her blank state of mind, the fear of falling off her horse, distrust stemming from past memories, and physical distance from assistance.
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