The Watsons Go To Birmingham

Word Wizard for Section Four

1.  Snatched   p 81   par 4

 Example:

“He jumped up and snatched a green apple off the tree, checked it for wormholes, then handed it to me.”

 Definition:

Snatched- to take something suddenly

This word is a descriptive word illustrating the impatientness of Byron.

2.  Alley   p 80   par 3

 Example:

“A week later I was walking in the alley behind Mitchell’s when a big cookie with pink frosting just about hit me in the head.”

 Definition:

Alley- a narrow street or walkway between two buildings

 This word helps the reader to visualize where the story is taking place.

3.  Linoleum   p 87   par 2

 Example:

Byron started walking toward Momma in slow motion, sliding his feet on the linoleum.

 Definition:

Linoleum- a type of floor covering

 This word is one of many examples of how detailed the author is.