The Graveyard Book - Chapter 4

Front

What does Bod want to do after listening to Liza's story?

Back

Bod wants to get Liza a headstone.

Front

What is the skill called that allows Bod to turn invisible to humans?

Back

The skill is called 'Fading'.

Front

What literary technique is used in the phrase: 'He could feel the Sleer winding its waves of fear around him, like the tendrils of some carnivorous plant.'?

Back

This is an example of a simile.

Front

Is Silas happy that Bod went out of the graveyard to explore?

Back

False, Silas is not happy.

Front

What did Liza Hempstock do to the town that killed her?

Back

Liza cursed the town.

Front

Define 'Fading' in the context of The Graveyard Book.

Back

Fading is the ability to become invisible to the living.

Front

What is the significance of a headstone in the story?

Back

A headstone represents remembrance and respect for the deceased.

Front

Explain the concept of 'cursing' as depicted in Liza's actions.

Back

Cursing involves wishing harm or misfortune upon others, often as a form of revenge.

Front

What does the term 'simile' mean in literature?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What role does Silas play in Bod's life?

Back

Silas acts as a guardian and mentor to Bod.