Maniac Magee Vocabulary Part II (Chapters 22-32)

Word Definition Symbol or Sketch

lumbering page 80

moving in a heavy, clumsy way

frayed page 91

strained or upset

robust page 92

strong, energetic

blarney page 97

smooth talk that deceives people

grouse page 98

to complain

pommel page 101

the handle at the front of a saddle

preposterous page 105

utterly absurd, outrageous

stoic page 115

very calm, not excitable

languish page 111

become weak from lack of use or neglect

filigreed page 112

ornamental openings of delicate or intricate design

Literary Elements List

Literary Element Definition Text Example

onomatopoeia

words that imitate real sounds

imagery

descriptive words or phrases used by an author that appeal to the five senses

alliteration

the repetition of the same consonant sounds in words that are close together

foreshadowing

the use of clues that suggest events (usually unpleasant) that have yet to occur

theme

a universal truth or lesson learned about life the author is trying to convey