Frightening Words
What is a synonym for the word Macabre
Morbid, gruesome, ghastly, grisly
What is an antonym for the word ostracize?
accept, include, welcome, befriend
emptiness with no greenery - boring
What is a synonym for the word "Subversive"
conforming; traditional
Where did Mrs. Hudson grow up?
What is the word for having an unusual interest in disturbing subjects like death or disease
Morbid
If a group of students is working super well together and complete all their work ahead of schedule and earn 5s, you could say they have ______
Synergy
What is an antonym for the word 'rustic'
urban; city-like
Is the term 'foment' used correctly in this sentence? Why or why not?
When I go home after school, I foment to my sisters about how much homework I have.
Jack, Molly, and Alice
is the word 'petrified' used correctly in this sentence? Why or why not?
Zach felt petrified with joy after his group won the competition by using the most vocabulary words in their story.
No; Petrified describes fear, not happiness.
Is the word 'schism' used correctly in the sentence? Why or why not?
The Drake vs. Kendrick feud caused a massive schism in hip-hop, with fans choosing sides like it was a musical civil war.
Double Jeopardy!!!
Is the word 'idyllic' used correctly in this sentence? Why or why not?
"The speech Mason gave was so idyllic that everyone stood up and clapped."
No, because “idyllic” means peaceful or picturesque, not inspiring or impressive
Is the word 'seditious' used correctly in this sentence?
"In the dystopian world of The Hunger Games, even a simple gesture like the three-finger salute was considered seditious."
Yes; because seditious means to describe a behavior intended to stir up a revolt, which is what the 3 fingered salute accomplishes.
How many siblings does Ms. O have?
2
Fill in the blank with the missing word that best fits the sentence:
As the lights flickered and the shadows danced in _________________ patterns across the walls, a wave of ______________ crept down her arms, each hair rising in awe and terror.
Phantasmagorical; horripilation
Fill in the blank in this sentence with the missing word:
Even in the animal kingdom, there’s a clear __________: someone’s always in charge, and someone’s always following.
Hierarchy
Fill in the blank with the missing word that best fits the sentence:
"Taylor Swift’s folklore era has a distinctly __________ vibe, blending soft melodies with imagery of forests and cottages"
Pastoral/bucolic
Fill in the blank with the missing word that best fits the sentence:
"In The Hunger Games, Katniss’s defiance sparks an _____________ that spreads far beyond the arenas."
Insurgency/Insurrection
What is one of Ms. O's favorite TV shows she watches in the Fall
Gilmore Girls; Vampire Diaries
What is the difference between the terms 'petrified' and 'apprehension'?
Petrified refers to being frozen and unable to move, while apprehension is the feeling of fear or anxiety about a specific thing; they are different degrees of fear.
Explain " the difference between a 'clique' and a 'coterie'
A clique is an exclusionary group of "friends" that does not wish to welcome new people; you could call them toxic
A coterie is a friendly group of people who all come together because of a shared interest and are willing to expand their group to welcome new people with that same interest.
Fill in the blank with the best word that fits the sentence:
"In LotF, the boys first saw the island as a ___________ paradise, unaware that its lush beauty would soon reflect the wildness growing inside them."
Verdant
Explain the difference between the terms 'quell' and 'foment'
Quell means to 'put an end to', whereas foment means to 'stir something up' - they are opposites of each other.
What are the three items in the Deathly Hallows from Harry Potter?
The Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility