Victoria



=Freak the Mighty Project =

This is my project for Freak the Mighty. It is a digital dictionary.

Victoria’s

Dictionary

With words from //Freak the Mighty//

(and other ones, too)

A

abscissa -A horizontal line parallel to the x-axis in a graph. Or, as Freak defines it, the horizontal truth.

albatross-A black and white bird that always looks like it’s frowning.

algebra-A type of math that includes unknown numbers. Variables can be used to replace those numbers.

algorithm -Something Freak uses to solve his math problems

B

bayonet -A knife on the end of a rifle to stab someone close by. Possibly an useful tool for Killer Kane.

bi-A prefix that involves two. Most words with the prefix bi would be related to two.

bicuspid-A sharp tooth with two points. A fully grown adult has 8 bicuspids.

bionic -Having artificial body parts attached in order to perform normal human physical tasks.

bobolink-A black and white North American songbird whose back of its head is light yellow.

C

carnivore-An animal that only eats meat.

chickadee-A bird that has the colors black, white and yellow on them whose call sounds like its name.

choke -How Killer Kane kills his victims.

conceive -To imagine something in your head. Something Freaks likes to do with the olden days.

cretin -One who suffers from mental deficiency, namely Tony D., aka Blade.

D

deed -A act that has a positive effect. Related to one of //Freak the Mighty//’s themes, //doing good things brings many rewards.//

deficiency -A lack or shortage of something

delicatessen-A store that sells a selection of unusual and prepared foods.

dysfunctional -Not being able to operate properly

E

ectomorph-A person with a lean body size, built with less body fat.

endomorph -A word used to describe Max and his dad’s body sizes; a person built with a high proportion of body fat.

etymology-The history of a word. (Where it came from, its original root, etc.)

exodus-When many people leave a place at once.

F

flimsy -Light, delicate, easily damaged. In the book, used to describe Freak’s ornithopter.

food-A substance taken in by living organisms to maintain life.

forage-1. Food for cows, horses and other similar animals. 2. To hunt for food.

G

goon -Somebody hired to terrorize other people; also known as Tony D., aka Blade’s friends/followers.

grim -depressed, sad, unemotional. Grim is also what Max calls his grandfather, who is always grim.

H

hamper-A place where you keep dirty clothes that are ready for wash.

harpsichord-A piano-like instrument that was popular throughout the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.

herbivore-An animal that only eats plants; an animal vegetarian.

homework -Work that is done at home. Can also be known as torture to students. Something Max does not like doing.

hoodlum -Someone who causes trouble for others, namely Tony D., aka Blade.

I

invincible -Something very powerful so that it could not be defeated; unvanquished. Can be used to describe Freak and Max put together (Freak the Mighty).

inflammable-Easily catches on fire.

J

jay-A type of bird that usually has blue feathers.

jut-To stick out from something.

jubilant-Feeling triumph and joy. Possibly how Freak and Max felt after they completed a quest.

K

karate-A type of self-defense originated in Japan that involves kicking and punching.

King Arthur-The man who ruled England during the middle ages.

knight-Someone who fought for King Arthur. A soldier in the middle Ages.

L

lavatory-Another word for bathroom.

leech-A creature that should be avoided, as it sucks blood of animals and humans.

limerick-A style of poetry, something Max does not like to write.

M

medieval -Related to the middle ages, or medieval times

medieval times -The middle ages, when King Arthur ruled England.

mental deficiency -Mental disability, mental suffering.

mesomorph-A person with a medium body size, in between ectomorph and endomorph.

N

nitrogen-What makes up of about 70 percent of the air. Something we can’t live without.

nostalgia-A longing for the past.

O

ornithopter -A mechanical bird, or, as Freak defines it, an experimental device propelled by flapping wings.

overprotective -Protecting someone too much so that they may feel uncomfortable. Grim and Gram’s act towards Max.

P-

paramecium-An unicellular organism that only lives in fresh water.

prejudice -A stated opinion without actual experience. Prejudice is also related to one of Freak the Mighty’s themes, //don’t judge a book by its cover.//

prodigy -Someone who is exceptionally gifted in a particular subject. For example, you could call Freak a child prodigy, because he is very smart and knowledgable.

punksters -Another word for Tony D., aka Blade’s friends/

followers.

R

reputation -What other people think of you. Something that is not always true. Related to a theme of //Freak the Mighty, don’t judge a book by its cover.//

rifle-A type of gun.

ruinous-Destroyed and destructive, a word that can be used to describe the New Tenements.

S

shave -Cutting off hair with a razor. Something Iggy Lee should do soon to his beard.

strut-to walk stiffly with an arrogant manner

T

tangram -A Chinese puzzle that involves many shapes. Something Freak might enjoy doing.

topography-The study of the shapes and forms of the land of a certain area.

traumatic-Very upsetting, shocking, or depressing. Can be used to describe the death of Freak.

U

unanimous-In total agreement.

unconscious-Unaware of, not knowing of, not paying attention to.

unvanquished -not conquered or defeated, can be used to describe Freak the Mighty (Freak and Max).

V

vegetarian-Someone who doesn’t eat meat.

violent -something or someone involved with hurting, killing or damaging something/someone. Can be used to describe Tony D., aka Blade.

vulture-A big bird that has large feathers and feeds on the meat of dead animals.

W

wampum-Small beads made from shells strung together and used for accessories or decoration.

Webzine-A magazine that is published online.

whippoorwill-A small plump bird with brown and white feathers that lives in North America.

X

xenophilia-An attraction or liking for foreign things.

xenophobia-A fear of foreign things.

x-ray-A type of medical tool that allows doctors to see the insides of someone’s body.

xylophone-An interesting instruments that is played by hitting wooden bars.

Y

yak-A hairy ox that is found in Asia.

youth -The age range that Freak and Max are in

Z

zenith-The place in the sky directly on top of where you are standing.

zilch- (informal) Nothing.

zoology-The study of animals.

=Poems =

__** Spotlight **__ By: Victoria 8/28/2012---B2

Yesterday... I always hated waking up early, but I loved going to school. I was always nervous about big competitions, but always confident about winning. I never believed in telling lies, but always believed in being honest. I always knew that the world was round, but I never knew that some people are pretty flat and dull, too.

Today... I hate being sweaty, but I love to run around. I’m always nervous while being around new people, but confident about making new friends. I don’t believe in magic, but I do believe in miracles. I know that my life has meaning, but I don’t know what the future holds.

Tomorrow... I will hate to move to a new town, but I will love to explore a new place. I will always be nervous of speaking in public, but will be confident to take a stand. I won’t believe in luck, but will believe in living my dreams. I will know that everybody makes mistakes, but I won’t know that everyone has a good side.

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By Victoria Jian B2
 * My Cheddar Cheese **

I sit and gaze out my window only to see puddles below

There’s water droplets on the trees, There’s water droplets in my cheddar cheese

I left my cheddar sitting out out beside the picnic bench Now it’s falling in the puddle, oh, no, it’s in a muddle!

I really need my cheddar cheese, As my as my baby brother needs a car seat. Now, in the rain, it’s soaking wet, Oh how, will I, be able to eat?!

My cheddar cheese, is really, something I stole, I’m two cheddar cheeses in the hole!

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__** Enchantment of the River **__ By Victoria Jian B2

I see An opening Into the wild

The sight of light Ever so mild

Shining pass Through the trees and fading to a dark blue light in a deep dark forest

Lights of Heaven just like a fairy tale

I slip through trees to find a magical flowing river

Sparkling With enchantment

Forever flowing pass by

It flows past the trees

It flows past the animals

It flows past the flowers

But it doesn’t and never will flow past me

River Forever Will you be stopping Beside me Never letting go

=Chivalry Project =

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This is a project for language arts. We got into groups of 4 and chose a topic that is related to chivalry. Our group chose Morgan le Fay and decided to create an iMovie.

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