Vocabulary 1
high-pitched noise
trifle
small degree
surpass
exceed; go beyond
What is the last word Charlotte weaves into her web, and why is it a perfect choice?
The last word is "humble." It is a perfect choice because it means "near the ground" and "not proud"; Wilbur is both.
Describe a change occurring in Charlotte.
Charlotte has changed by...
listless
tired; no energy
revive
restore to consciousness
masterpiece
greatest work
Describe Charlotte's egg sac. Why does she call it her magnum opus?
The egg sac looks like a cocoon; it is peach-colored and looks like cotton candy. It is her masterpiece, the greatest thing she has ever made.
Describe the county fair in two sentences.
The county fair...
keen
sharp; highly developed
wearily
tiredly
pompous
full of exaggerated pride
How do Charlotte and Wilbur spend their last moments together?
They acknowledge their friendship. Wilbur says that Charlotte saved his life and pledges his willingness to give his life for her. Wilbur winks at Charlotte with her egg sac safely in his mouth.
desolation
loneliness
husky
hoarse
sentiments
statements based on emotions
retorted
replied
How does Wilbur prepare for the birth of Charlotte's children?
He places the egg sac close to himself in the warm manure. He warms it with his breath on cold nights. Then, he waits patiently for them to hatch.
sneered
spoke in a scornful manner
gorge
a binge of overeating
languishing
growing weak
tussle
struggle
Describe two changes that have occurred in Wilbur since the beginning of the book.
He has learned the true meaning of friendship. He has learned not to make judgments about others, he has learned to accept others as they are and to appreciate them. He has learned selflessness, contentment and how to get along with difficult people.
vanished
disappeared