BUNNICULA

 CHAPTER Four                                                                             Name: ____________________

  Vocabulary:                                                                Room Code_______

Use the on-line dictionary to define the underlined word in each sentence.

Find the page in the story that the sentence is found. Click here for dictionary

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx 

1.  I've always had trouble with words myself...You might say that I'm smart-but just 
     not the scholarly type.

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     Your Definition: _____________________________________________________

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2.  "Well, you certainly took your time," Chester snapped as I sauntered casually 
     into the room.

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     Definition: _____________________________________________________

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3.  I was aghast.  What did it all mean?  Could Chester be right?

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     Definition: _____________________________________________________

4.  He slunk across the room slowly, muscles taut, eyes alert.

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     Definition: _____________________________________________________

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5.  When he was about six inches away, he stuck out his paw, closed his eyes and 
     batted at the object tentatively.  I don't think he made any contact.

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     Definition: _____________________________________________________

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Questions: Answers must be in complete sentences.

1.  What actions did Chester take in this chapter to prove he is a very intelligent cat? (List at least two)

2.  Why did Chester make it a point to remind Harold that the note around
     Bunnicula's neck was written in an obscured dialect of the Carpathian mountain 
     region?

3.  What characteristics of Bunnicula convinced Chester that the rabbit was really a
     vampire? (list at least three)

4.  Was Harold convinced?

Using Onomatopoeia:  Good writers are always looking for ways to make their writing livelier and more interesting.  One way is to add words that echo or name sounds, such as hiss, buzz, hum, chatter, crash, and screech.  The use of such words is called "onomatopoeia." Read the following sentences from Chapter Four of "Bunnicula" and underling the words that echo or name sounds.

Also find the page in the chapter where the sentence can be found.

1.  I ran jumped onto the chair, landing with a great kerplop.

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2.  Jut then, Chester let out a yelp.

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3.  Just then, we heard a click in the kitchen.

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4.  "What is it?" I squealed, as my throat contracted in fear.

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5.  I walked bravely to the object and sniffed it.

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