Spooky Stories
Words like creak, howl, shriek, and thud that mimic real auditory sounds.
What is onomatopoeia?
In The Giver, this is the job given to Jonas at the Ceremony of Twelve
What is the next Receiver of Memory?
This noun refers to communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data.
What is Media?
In the modern version of Looney Tunes, this was removed from the classic character of Elmer Fudd
What are guns?
This animated musical fantasy film about a trio of secret demon-hunting musicians debuted on Netflix in June 2025 and quickly became its most-watched original movie ever.
What is KPop Demon Hunters?
This is what actors call it when they read out a script that they have never seen or practiced before.
What is a cold reading?
To fit back into the crowd and win Leo's affection, Stargirl changes her name to this ordinary, "normal" name.
What is Susan?
It is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, or other media considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
What is censorship?
Modern critics argue that this 1945 French cartoon skunk sends harmful messages about consent because he continuously corners and forcibly kisses a female cat.
Who is Pepé Le Pew?
On June 11, 2026, this massive global tournament kicked off for the first time across three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What is the FIFA Men's World Cup?
"The snow covered the ground like a white blanket" is an example of this literary technique.
What is simile?
This is the name of Stargirl’s beloved pet rat, who travels everywhere in her sunflower canvas bag and occasionally hitches a ride in her pocket.
What is Cinnamon?
A warning label applied to music, pictures, or films to indicate that the material contains adult content.
What is explicit content?
Some historians analyze this 1941 children's book through a historical lens, noting similarities between a monkey being taken from Africa and the real-world history of the slave trade.
What is Curious George?
Launched in April, this historic NASA lunar mission was a 4-person fly-by of the moon, the first in over 50 years
What is Artemis II?
This is a part of speech which describes how or when an action is done (ex. slowly)
What is an adverb?
This is the term used by Jonas's community for lethal injection, which they use to eliminate the elderly, identical twins, and anyone who breaks the rules.
What is Release?
ESRB, PEGI, and USK are all global examples of this type of regulatory organization.
What is a ratings board?
Introduced in a 2014 reboot written by G. Willow Wilson, this teenage Muslim character from Jersey City became the new Ms. Marvel.
Who is Kamala Khan?
Scientists were surprised in June 2026 when these insects, known for having tiny brains, proved they could solve complex, multi-step puzzles to get a sugar reward.
What are bumblebees?
Change the part of speech of the spooky noun Abomination into its adjective form.
What is abominable?
Both novels feature a wise, older mentor figure who guides the protagonist through the complexities of human nature. Name the mentor figure for each book.
Who is Archie Brubaker and The Giver?
This word is used to describe rude or offensive language, especially swear words
What is profanity?
This fast-moving, sombrero-wearing Looney Tunes mouse has sparked debate regarding ethnic stereotypes in media
Who is Speedy Gonzales?
This space company made its stock market debut in June 2026, with some experts predicting it could eventually make owner Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
What is SpaceX?