Vocabulary 1
danger, risk; peril all define what vocabulary word?
Jeopardy
What are the definitions of the word oracle?
a person who can predict or see the future
source of knowledge in a particular subject
dark : light :: _________ : fast
When Debbie realizes that Maureen and Glenna are going on a vacation together, she compares herself to what?
An island
When Debbie says, "Now I found myself holding on to good moments as if I could save them up and prove something to somebody." What does this thought/quote mean?
It shows Debbie's increasing insecurity- lack of secureness in her friendship with Maureen
desiring to harm another; cruel defines what vocabulary word?
Spiteful
What is the definition for the word exhilaration?
extreme excitement or happiness
pencil : writing :: brush :_____________
painting
How does Glenna's friendship with Maureen change Maureen and Debbie's friendship?
unlikely to move or change defines what vocabulary word?
stable
What is the definition of the word eventually?
at some future date or time
___________ : oven :: pilot : airplane
baker
What point of view is the story told from?
First-Person from Debbie's point of view
After Maureen and Debbie talk at the river, how does Maureen feel?
Hopeful that her friendship with Debbie will remain strong; understands that Debbie wants more time alone with her
to say something suddenly without thinking defines what vocabulary word?
Blurted
What is the definition of the word comprehension?
Understanding
distinguished : sophisticated :: fortified :_______________
strengthened
How are Debbie and Glenna alike?
They both want to spend time with Maureen
At the end of the story, how does Debbie feel about her friendship with Maureen?
Uncertain about the future of her friendship with Maureen
to obtain by rummaging or searching defines what vocabulary word?
Scrounged
What is the definition of the word abrupt?
Sudden
lemon: yellow :: sky :____________
blue
At the beginning of the excerpt, Debbie compares her current friendship state to what? Why?
A triangle; because two points are always closer than one
Is the conflict of Debbie's insecurities resolved at the end of the passage?
No, it's part of a bigger novel so it may be resolved in the chapter book but currently it leaves the reader unknowing of their friendship's future.