Parts of Speech
This part of speech names a person, place, or thing.
What is a noun?
This is the name of the main character who creates the word "frindle".
Who is Nick Allen?
Synonym for happy
What is joyful?
This is the name of the brilliant young girl who loves reading.
Who is Matilda?
What the story is mostly about.
What is the main idea?
This word describes a noun.
What is an adjective?
The strict language arts teacher who challenges Nick about words and their meanngs.
Who is Mrs. Granger?
opposite of cold
What is hot?
These are Matilda's neglectful parents who don't appreciate her intelligence.
Who are Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood?
people/animals in the story
What are the characters?
This part of speech shows action.
What is a verb?
Nick invents this new word to replace the word "pen"
What is Frindle?
meaning of gigantic
What is very large?
The kind caring teacher recognizes Matilda's abilities and helps her.
Who is Miss Honey?
where/when the story happens
What is the setting?
Words like "quickly" describe this type.
What is an adverb?
This the main idea behind the "frindle" movement spreading through the school.
What is the power of language?
word meaning to look closely
What is examine?
This frightening headmistress punishes students and puts them in the chokey.
Who is Miss Trunchbull?
problem in the story
What is the conflict (problem)?
Connects words like and, but
What is a conjuction?
At the end of the story, Nick receives a special dictionary entry and a gift from this teacher.
Who is Mrs. Granger?
antonym of short
What is tall?
Matilda develops this special power that helps her stand up to Miss Trunchbull.
What is telekinesis?
lesson of the story
What is the theme (moral)?