The Tale of Despereaux
What does the word squint mean
To close your eyes slightly in order to see something better
What word makes the most sense
They're backpacks were at the park.
Their backpacks were at the park
their
Fix this sentence.
The first machine that was builded to wash dishes was woodin.
She was as beautiful as a flower
Simile or metaphor?
Simile
What causes Despereaux to leave the hole in the wall and go under the king's feet?
Christopher Columbus set sale to America.
Christopher Columbus set sail to America.
The wheel _______ water on the dishes.
spit sprinkled splashed
splashed
Her hair is a lion's mane!
Simile and metaphor?
metaphor
What did Despereaux's sister try to get him to do with the book?
She wanted him to eat it
The mouse scurried out of the whole.
The mouse scurried out of the hole.
hole
useless: not practical Useful:
The turtles shell was as hard as a rock
What are two things being compared?
Shell and rock
Why was it particulary nice that the princess complimented Despereaux's ears?
Butter is maid of cream.
Butter is made of cream.
made
What does the prefix dis mean?
not or opposite of
She has a heart of gold.
What are the two things being compared?
Heart and gold
What does the word despair mean?
Complete loss of hope
There on the way on the way to the park.
They're on the way to the park
They're
Come up with 2 words with the prefix dis
disappear, dishonest, disengage, dislike
He tried to help, but his legs are wax.
What is being compared?
Wax and legs