Yosemite
Someone whose job it is to take pictures is called a?
Photographer
Advertisements on TV or the radio are called what?
Commercials
To speak to or treat someone with disrespect
Insult
What are the two most common pronunciations of this word: tomato
To-may-to
To-mah-to
How would you informally (and as one word) say this phrase: what do you
Whaddya
What does convergence mean?
What is the opposite of convergence?
a situation in which things gradually join to become one thing.
Divergence
To _______ is to participate/engage in something in excess within a short period of time.
Binge
What is smack/trash talk?
To insult someone in attempt to make them angry or want to fight
What does the compound adjective housebound mean?
Hint: Kim knew the correct answer to this one before teacher Ben did :P
unable to leave one's house, typically due to illness or old age.
Where is Yosemite National Park located in America?
California
Rain, snow, or hail that falls to the ground.
Precipitation
A list of people involved in making a film or TV show that is seen at the end or beginning of it is called what?
Credits
What does the phrase "add fuel to the fire" mean?
To make a situation worse or more intense than it was before
What does the phrase "strike gold" mean
To have some luck or success
How is banter different than smack/trash talk?
Banter is playful and fun teasing between friends while smack/trash talk is insulting and between opponents.
Meaning very strict or severe
Hint: I talked about Kim Jong-un when describing this word
Draconian
Someone who pays money in order to receive something regularly is a:
Subscriber
How many English words did Shakespeare create that we still use today?
Around 1,700
What does "drop in/by" mean? Is it for a short or long period of time?
an informal and brief visit
Pronounce these two words properly and give a definition for each of them: Angle Angel
Angle: the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
Angel: A Christian spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God. (wings and halo)
We use the verb shooting and capturing when talking about doing what? What is the slight difference in meaning between these two words?
Taking a photo or recording a video
Capturing implies that what is being shot is also being saved on a device of some sort (SD card, etc).
What does it mean to nudge someone?
To gently encourage them
What are the three ways that dialogue is used in drama settings?
1. To set the MOOD
2. To give ATMOSPHERE
3. To develop RELATIONSHIPS
What does vivid mean?
What is the antonym of vivid?
Very clear, strong, or powerful images in the mind
Example: Saroo had very vivid dreams of his childhood
Vague
Our book is titled Headway. What do you think the phrase "making headway" means?
To move forward or make progress
Just like all of you on your English journey :)