Vocab 1
A beautiful, peaceful countryside looks like the perfect place to live. Which vocabulary word describes it?
Ideallic
A teenager decides to try acting for the first time by auditioning for the school play, even though they have never acted before.
Which vocabulary word means an attempt to become involved in a new activity?
Foray
What does Peeta reveal during his interview that surprises Katniss?
He has feelings for her
What is the arena?
The controlled environment where the Hunger Games take place.
How does the Capitol turn survival into entertainment?
It broadcasts the competition, promotes tributes, and encourages viewers to watch their struggles.
A student believes that everyone is selfish and that nobody does anything nice without wanting something in return.
Which vocabulary word describes this attitude?
Cynical
A person behaves in a way that most people consider abnormal or morally incorrect.
Which vocabulary word describes this person?
A) Deviant B) Primal C) Idyllic D) Posterity
Deviant
Why is Katniss angry with Peeta after the interviews?
She feels his confession will make her look weak.
What do the tributes have to do when the Games begin?
Survive and compete against the other tributes.Mark used & close
Katniss earns a high score during her private session. T or F
True
A student bases an argument on research, facts, and evidence instead of personal feelings.
Which word describes the student's approach?
Objective
A plant is left in a dark room without water. It slowly weakens, and its growth stops. We can also use this word for a person stuck in an unpleasant situation without making progress.
Which word means to continue for a long time without activity or progress?
Languish
Katniss receives an 11 from the Gamemakers. Explain why this score is both an advantage and a possible danger for her.
It can attract sponsors and show that she is skilled, but it also makes her appear threatening to the other tributes.
What important supplies are gathered near the Cornucopia?
Weapons, food, and other survival supplies.
What does Katniss's reaction to the Gamemakers reveal about her personality?
She is bold, frustrated by disrespect, and willing to take risks.
A character in a story becomes extremely emotional, screams that everything is ruined, and acts like a small problem is the end of the world.
Which word best describes the character's behavior?
Melodramtic
A person saves letters, photographs, and stories so that people living hundreds of years from now can learn about their family's history.
Which vocabulary word means people in the future?
Posterity
How does Cinna help Katniss stand out during the opening ceremonies?
fire-inspired costumes
Why might running toward the Cornucopia be dangerous?
Many tributes rush toward the supplies, creating a deadly fight
Why does Katniss shoot the arrow at the Gamemakers' table?
They ignore her while focusing on the roasted pig, so she wants to get their attention.
A student disagrees with a school policy and openly expresses an opposing opinion during a meeting.
Which vocabulary word means differing opinions or disagreement?
Dissent
A character feels an intense, instinctive fear when faced with danger. The feeling is basic, powerful, and comes from deep inside.
Which vocabulary word best describes this feeling?
Primal
Why might Peeta's feelings for Katniss make the Games more complicated?
They could affect how the audience, sponsors, and Katniss view their alliance.
What choice must Katniss make at the start of the Games: fight for supplies or escape? Explain the risk.
She must decide whether to risk fighting for supplies or flee to survive; either choice has dangers.
Katniss has to think strategically, not just rely on strength, to survive. T or F
True