Sideways Stories from Wayside School Vocabulary

Which word means "turned so that the side is at the front"

• sideways

• upside down

• convinced

• cure

Which word means 'a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing'?

• Parody

• Irony

• Satire

• Allegory

What is the meaning of the word 'absurd' as used in literature?

• Logical

• Reasonable

• Ridiculous

• Serious

In the context of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School', what does the word 'bizarre' mean?

• Normal

• Strange

• Boring

• Predictable

Which word describes a character who is 'unpredictable and whimsical'?

• Serious

• Capricious

• Dull

• Predictable

What does the word 'eccentric' mean when describing a character?

• Conventional

• Ordinary

• Unusual

• Boring

Which word means 'to laugh quietly or inwardly'?

• Chuckle

• Cry

• Yell

• Whisper

What is the meaning of 'mischievous' in the context of a character's behavior?

• Naughty

• Kind

• Serious

• Boring

Which word means 'to move or act with haste'?

• Linger

• Dawdle

• Hurry

• Pause

What does the word 'peculiar' mean in the context of describing a setting?

• Common

• Unusual

• Familiar

• Ordinary