Multiple Meaning Word
Treat
- sugary snack
- how you behave towards someone
The neighborhood was typically bustling with trick or treater on Halloween. An unexpected downpour began just before sunset. The streets became unusually deserted.
Although the neighborhood was typically bustling with trick or treater on Halloween, the streets became unusually deserted after an unexpected downpour.
My brother keeps bugging me for candy. He is really getting under my skin!
to bother or irritate someone
A vile odor was coming from the cauldron filled with black liquid. I had to cover my nose.
Define vile.
very bad or unpleasant
The cat, as black as the night, mysteriously crossed our path
a)Simile
b)Personification
c)Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
Simile
Mask
- costume face covering
- to hide or conceal something (feelings, attitudes)
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Even though the haunted maze was designed to intimidate its visitors but Olivia remained unfazed whenever one of the actors suddenly emerged from the shadows cuz she knew the frightening scenes were artificial.
Even the haunted maze was designed to intimidate its visitors, Olivia remained unfazed when the actors suddenly emerged from the shadows because she knew the frightening scenes were artificial.
Jason stole my favorite candy from me and didn't apologize. He makes my blood boil!
To cause someone to become very angry
They say that Mr. Coldstone vanished over 100 years ago. No one knows where he went.
Define vanished
to disappear
The evil ogre's limbs were thick steel wrapped in muscle
a)Simile
b)Alliteration
c)Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
Metaphor
Branch
- part of a tree
- a division of an organization
example: which branch of the military are you interested in?
What branch of the government makes the laws?
The students meticulously transformed the ordinary classroom into a haunted laboratory.
They dimmed the overhead lights to create an eerie atmosphere.
They waited for their unsuspecting classmates to arrive before the activity.
After the students meticulously transformed the ordinary classroom into a haunted laboratory, they dimmed the overhead lights to create an eerie atmosphere while they waited for their unsuspecting classmates to arrive.
Mr. Bixby lost his job. He dug his own grave by showing up for work late everyday,
To do something that will result in failure
When I walked past the witch decoration, its eyes lit up and it cackled for everyone to hear.
Define cackle
to laugh
The wind howled as it blew by the dark castle
a)Simile
b)Personification
c)Alliteration
d) Hyperbole
Personification
Web
-spider web
-internet
The abandoned mansion had deteriorated after years of neglect.
The local teenagers were intrigued by the rumors surrounding it.
Several neighbors cautioned them against entering.
They decided to investigate the property on Halloween night.
Although the abandoned mansion had deteriorated after years of neglect and several neighbors cautioned them against entering, the teenagers decided to investigate the property on Halloween night because they were intrigued by the rumors surrounding it.
When my best friend told everyone a secret about me, I felt like I'd been stabbed in the back.
to be betrayed
Don't get that mask with the red dye splashed all over it. Mom won't like it because it's gory.
Define gory
showing a lot of blood
As Maya stepped into the abandoned barn, the sharp scent of damp wood filled her nose while icy rain tapped against the metal roof.
a) Hyperbole
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Imagery
Imagery
Spell
- magical charm/chant
- letters in a word
The elaborate Halloween display initially appeared harmless.
Several decorations began moving unexpectedly.
The visitors became increasingly apprehensive.
They reluctantly continued through the exhibit because they did not want to appear frightened.
Although the elaborate Halloween display initially appeared harmless, the visitors became increasingly apprehensive when several decorations began moving unexpectedly, however, they reluctantly continued through the exhibit because they did not want to appear frightened.
Our team lost to the Wolverines last year. The next time we play them, we're out for blood!
to seek for revenge
Tanya felt something behind her. When she turned around, there was no one there. Perhaps it was an apparition.
Define apparition
a ghost or spirit
The mummy appeared from the crypt and moved towards the archaeologist with a deafening silence
a)Hyperbole
b) Irony
c) Alliteration
d)Personification
Irony