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Chaotic Moments
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Literary Lights
Climbing Higher
100

This word refers to a short, descriptive phrase or part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs.

What is an adverb?

100

After the loud concert ended, the streets were filled with noise and ___ from excited fans.

What is ruckus?

100

What are ideas, attitudes, or practices commonly accepted as standard or typical; the prevailing trends in opinions, styles, or artistic expression?

What is mainstream?

100

"The curtain of night fell upon the city" is an example of this literary device.

What is a metaphor?

100

This word describes a deep and lasting mark left on someone, whether emotional or physical.

What is impression?

200

Fueled by vengeance, she sought to settle the score with those who had wronged her. But as time passed, she began to _______ her perspective, realizing forgiveness might be the better choice.

What is modify?

200

An argument can ___ quickly when people refuse to listen to each other’s perspectives.

What is escalate?

200

A character might feel ___ if they constantly doubt their abilities or fear rejection.

What is insecure?

200

"The wind howled like a pack of wolves" is an example of this literary device.

What is a smilie?

200

This leafy green, often used in salads, has a spicy and peppery flavor.

What is arugula?

300

This term describes a strongly worded attack on a particular belief or opinion, often written or spoken.

What is polemic?

300

The students scrambled for shelter as the storm turned the beach into a scene straight out of an ___.

What is apocalypse?

300

Known for its ability to adapt to different environments, this creature has become a metaphor for people who can blend into any situation.

What is a chameleon?

300

This silent art form uses exaggerated body movements and gestures to tell a story without words.

What is mime?

300

The team crafted a sustainable strategy that could adapt to future challenges. Their work gained ___ for its bold and innovative approach.

What is prestige?

400

The director’s use of slapstick humor and over-the-top antics turned the play into a ___. Audiences left the theater debating whether the comedy was clever or absurd.

What is farce?

400

The crowd’s excitement turned to panic when the balcony began to ___ because it looked like it was going to fall. People rushed to the exits, their shouts blending into a single deafening roar.

What is stoop?

400

The student felt like an outsider in the classroom, a ___ in the school’s tightly knit social circle. Despite this, they held onto their individuality with quiet pride.

What is misfit?

400

The protagonist faced their fears head-on, refusing to let doubt ___ them. Even when the stakes were high, they remained determined to succeed.

What is daunt?

400

The prestigious academy valued ___ above all else, believing that __________ of thought made its students stronger. This approach allowed for voices from all walks of life to be heard.

What is diversity?

500

A journalist might write a terrifying ___ about corruption while a ___ group takes justice into their own hands.

What are editorial and vigilante?

500

They arrived at the old ______ nestled in the mountains, but the eerie silence and dark corners of the building seemed to ________ them with fear.

What are villa and petrify?

500

The ____________ criminal mastermind plotted his next big heist, with his loyal ___________ carrying out the detailed plans to ensure its success.

What are notorious and minion?

500

A villain’s hostile and _______ actions contrast sharply with the _____'s resilience of the hero, creating a rich dynamic for storytelling.

What are aggressive and protagonist's?

500

They climbed up to the old forrest where the haunted house was ________, with cold winds seeping through the cracks in the walls. Despite the uncomfortable chill, the family continued their nightly _______ of storytelling around the fireplace. Over time, it became a tradition, a comforting routine even in the draftiest of rooms.

What are drafty and ritual?

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