from Hatchet (ch.8-9)

Front

What does 'painstaking' mean?

Back

Done with great care and attention.

Front

Which word makes the same 'ir' vowel sound as 'thirteen'?

Back

Bird.

Front

What does 'ignite' mean?

Back

To catch fire.

Front

What does 'gratified' mean?

Back

To feel great satisfaction.

Front

What punctuation comes before and after spoken words in a story?

Back

Quotation Marks.

Front

What is the meaning of 'gingerly'?

Back

In a careful or cautious manner.

Front

What does 'sputtered' mean?

Back

To make a series of soft explosive or popping sounds.

Front

What is the definition of 'character' in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Front

What does 'painstaking' work involve?

Back

Work that requires a lot of effort and attention to detail.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

Back

To indicate spoken dialogue in writing.