I'm drawing a blank.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The invention of the printing press created a whole new ______________ (noun) for how information was spread, essentially tolling the death of handwritten manuscripts.
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Paridigm--typical example of something.
Choose the antonym of the italicized word.
The political candidate's speech offered a direct and transparent explanation of his proposed economic reforms, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
Innuendo--allusive or oblique
Choose the synonym for the italicized word.
The speaker's passionate plea for environmental protection left a moving impression on the entire student body.
Poignant--Designed to make an impression
Wacky Wonky
This task goes to group #1
Unscramble the words
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Natoignp
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Egregious
Impasse
Poignant
Elegiac
Whose party tune/hype song is this?
Yeah by Lil' Jon; Usher; and Ludicris
Ms. Viggiano
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The rise of the Gothic novel in the 18th century can be seen as a _____________ (adj) to the modern horror genre, introducing themes of darkness and the supernatural.
Precursor--precedes
Choose the antonym of the italicized word.
The professor's mumbled lecture on quantum mechanics only served to obfuscate the already complex concepts, leabing student even more bewildered.
Double the points with definition of obfuscate!
Elucidate--Make lucid by explanation or analysis.
Choose the synonym for the italicized word.
Known for his curt replies, the detective revealed very little during the interrogation, leaving the reporters feeling frustrated.
Laconic--Concise; minimal words
Daily Double
This task goes to group # 3 and # 5
Make three simple sentences using the words:
Cacophony
Precursor
Impasse
The rush hour traffic created a cacophony of honking horns.
The strange, glowing mushrooms were a precursor to the magical creatures we found deeper in the forest.
The negotiations reached an impasse.
Whose party tune/hype song is this?
Daily Double
Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
Mr. Schoenemann
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The totalitarian government (attempts control over the lives of its citizens) in the dystopian novel functioned as a _____________ (noun), crushing any individuality and enforcing strict conformity.
Monolith--organized whole that acts as single unified force
Choose the antonym of the italicized word.
The celebratory poems were filled with exuberant imagery and triumphant language.
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Elegiac--sorrowful poem
Choose the synonym for the italicized word.
The eyewitness testimony provided a vital validation of the suspect's alibi, significantly strengthening the defense's case.
Corroborate-- Support with evidence or authority; make more certain.
Wacky Wonky
This task goes to group # 2 and the last group.
Write a compound sentence about Yellowstone Park using the term indigenous.
Standing at Yellowstone park, I looked over the land that the indigenous people used to claim as their own.
Daily Double
Whose party tune/hype song is this?
Chantilly Lace
Mr. Payne
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Even though the debate team presented a lot of evidence, the opposing team's constant interruptions left them feeling ___________(ed) (verb) and made it difficult to focus on the __________ adj) points of their argument.
Enervate--lacking physical and mental vigor
Salient-- of notable significance
Choose the antonym of the italicized word.
The detective's meticulous investigation revealed a surprisingly credible chain of events, leading them to a suspect with a clear motive.
Implausible--Nt reasonable; failing to convince
Choose the synonym for the italicized word.
During the class discussion, the normally assertive debater appeared reticent, offering only tentative contributions to the complex philosophical question.
Daily Double
Diffident--heistant; speaking through lack of self-confidence
Wacky Wonky
This task goes to group # 4 and #1
Write one complex sentence about life using either the word salient or germane.
During the group project, everyone shared their ideas, but Malory's salient point about the budget really tied everything together.
During the group project, Malory's suggestion about filming locations wasn't germane to the discussion about testing.
Whose party tune/hype song is this?
Africa by Toto
Ms. Lewis
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Historians debated the authencity of the unearthed text, questioning whether it was a genuine relic from the _________ (adj) civilization or a cleverly crafted, __________( adj) forgery.
Venerable--Respect through age; character
Spurious--Deceitful
Choose the antonym of the italicized words.
While the student's presentation on the French Revolution was well-researched, the lengthy tangent about ancient Egyptian mummification practices felt extraneous, even though both topics were history significant.
Germane--relevant and appropriate.
Choose the synonym for the italicized word.
While trying to decipher the poet's esoteric (likely to be understood by a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest) metaphors, the literature class grappled with the underlying philosophical themes, finding them equally opaque.
Daily Double
Abstruse--Difficult to comprehend
Wacky Wonky
This task is for the last group. If it is incorrect, the task goes to #1, then #3.
Write one compound-complex sentence about social media using the term "spurious".
While scrolling through social media, Jackie noticed a lot of spurious claims anbout the upcoming test, so she decided to stick to her study guide instead.
Whose party tune/hype song is this?
Wannabe by The Spice Girls
Daily Double
Ms. Lopez