Vocabulary - Those Shoes

What is the meaning of the word velcro?

• something that attaches two pieces of fabric

• a sharp pointed pin

• tape that is super strong

• sticky substance

What is the meaning of the word nudge, as used in the sentence?

I smile and give him a nudge...

• grasp lightly

• to give a big hug

• a small push

• to shove hard

What is the meaning of the word glance.

• to push over

• to stare

• to look quickly

• to glare

Which definition is the correct meaning of the word shuffling as used in the sentence?

A few days later, Grandma brings home anew pair of snow boots and doesn't say a word about my too big feet shuffling around in my too-small shoes.

• rearrange, sort or mix through

• walking while sliding your feet without lifting them fully off the ground.

• behave in a shifty or naughty way

Choose the definition to support the meaning of the word limp, as used in the sentence below.

I buy the shoes anyway with my own money, and I squeeze the on and limp to the bus stop.

• to be soft and floppy

• to walk in a slow and awkward way.

• lack strength

What is the meaning of the phrase "thrift shops?"

• stores that are thrifty

• stores that have shoes

• stores where used items are sold at low prices

• stores that have new items for cheap.

What is the meaning of the figurative language "sits down heavily," in the sentence below?

When she sees it, she sits down heavily.

• She drops the shoes down.

• She's disappointed that she can not afford the shoes.

• She is annoyed that Jeremy wants expensive shoes.

• She dislikes the shoes.

How does the author use the descriptive language, "my hands are sweaty" to describe Jeremy's feelings?

My hands are sweaty -- I can feel him wishing those were his.

• The author wants us to know that Jeremy is scared that Anthony might ask for the shoes.

• The author wants us to know that Jeremy is conflicted - he thinks Anthony should have the shoes, but he really wants them too.

• The author wants to show us that Jeremy is mad, because he thinks Anthony will ask for those shoes.

... holding my breath and praying that my toes will fall off right then and there.

This sentence has an example of which figurative language?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification