Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary: Chapters 15-20

Front

What does 'grating' mean?

Back

Grating refers to rubbing a block of cheese against a rough surface to make small shreds.

Front

What does 'reasserting' a point mean?

Back

Reasserting a point means repeating or emphasizing something that was previously said.

Front

What is the 'resolution' in a novel?

Back

The resolution happens when the main problem is finally solved.

Front

What does it mean if someone is described as 'petulant'?

Back

A petulant person gets upset over small annoyances.

Front

What does it mean to be in 'cahoots'?

Back

Being in cahoots means two people are secretly planning something, often something wrong.

Front

What is an example of a 'conflict' in a story?

Back

A conflict is a struggle between characters, such as a disagreement or fight.

Front

What does 'emphasizing' mean?

Back

Emphasizing means to give special importance or prominence to something.

Front

What is a 'climax' in a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Front

What does 'character development' refer to?

Back

Character development refers to the process of a character changing and growing throughout the story.

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.