Maniac Magee: Chapters 1-8

Front

What is the main character's name in 'Maniac Magee'?

Back

Maniac Magee.

Front

True or False: Maniac Magee was known for his running skills.

Back

True.

Front

What does the term 'figurative language' mean?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

Words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'bang'.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

Front

What does the word 'musicale' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A musical performance or event.

Front

What is the significance of the Pickwell's dinner table?

Back

It shows the large size of the family and their togetherness.

Front

What does it mean to borrow something?

Back

To take something with the intention of returning it later.

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.