Word Wizard
The Knight at Dawn
Section 1 (1-29)

1.  Scattered, p.10   par. 6

2. Annie was shining her flashlight on the books scattered about.

3. verb-- I think the word means the books were not in an orderly fashion.

4. scattered-- object that are thrown about an area

5. this word gives better insight to the setting. it helps the reader visualize the inside of the tree house.

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1. shuddered, p. 11  par. 3

2. Jack shuddered.  of course he remembered! how could anyone forget seeing a real live tyrannosaurus rex?

3. verb--to tighten up with fear

4. shuddered--briefly tremble from something that makes you uncomfortable

5. this word lets the reader know that on that particular adventure, jack had uncomfortable moments.

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1. loomed, p. 14  par 1

2. a huge castle loomed out of the fog.

3. verb. to peek out

4. loomed--an object that appears big and is not clearly noticable

5. this word adds mystery and excitement to the castle.

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1. fanfares, p. 22  par. 7

2. fanfares were played to announce different dishes in a feast.

3. noun.  type of instrument

4. fanfares--introduction of something with trumpets

5. using the fanfares helps the reader visualize the feast and the importance of each food being served.

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