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Which synonym is closest to the word 'anxious' in the context of feelings?
Which synonym is closest to the word 'anxious' in the context of feelings?
What is a possible reaction indicated by 'frantic'?
What is a possible reaction indicated by 'frantic'?
Which of the following words conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by fear?
Which of the following words conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by fear?
Which term best describes a person who is 'suspicious'?
Which term best describes a person who is 'suspicious'?
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What emotion does 'alarm' most closely relate to?
What emotion does 'alarm' most closely relate to?
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Which of the following describes a sound that might evoke a feeling of unease?
Which of the following describes a sound that might evoke a feeling of unease?
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Which noun best represents a character commonly associated with horror?
Which noun best represents a character commonly associated with horror?
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Which verb describes the action of a ghost or spirit moving through a solid object?
Which verb describes the action of a ghost or spirit moving through a solid object?
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What is a common detail associated with spooky themes?
What is a common detail associated with spooky themes?
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What is a common setting associated with supernatural events?
What is a common setting associated with supernatural events?
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Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of fear?
Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of fear?
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Which sound is most likely associated with a haunted or spooky environment?
Which sound is most likely associated with a haunted or spooky environment?
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Which of these is NOT typically used to create a spooky atmosphere?
Which of these is NOT typically used to create a spooky atmosphere?
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What character would most likely be portrayed during a Halloween story?
What character would most likely be portrayed during a Halloween story?
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What action might indicate that someone is frightened?
What action might indicate that someone is frightened?
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Which location could be described as creepy due to its abandonment?
Which location could be described as creepy due to its abandonment?
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Which detail is often linked to the theme of fears and phobias?
Which detail is often linked to the theme of fears and phobias?
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Which verb conveys an action associated with a ghost suddenly appearing?
Which verb conveys an action associated with a ghost suddenly appearing?
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Which sound is likely to be associated with an alarming situation?
Which sound is likely to be associated with an alarming situation?
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Which of the following is a common depiction of fear in speech?
Which of the following is a common depiction of fear in speech?
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Which of the following is typically not considered a creepy location?
Which of the following is typically not considered a creepy location?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary: Verbs
- to appear (out of thin air): to seemingly appear from nowhere
- to creep: to move slowly and silently
- to curse: to put a curse on something or someone
- to disappear/to vanish (into thin air): to go away without a trace
- to gasp: to take a sharp breath
- to go through walls: to pass through a solid object
- to knock: to hit something with force
- to lurk: to hide secretly
- to pursue/to chase: to follow someone or something
- to shriek/to scream: to make a loud cry
- to slither: to move in a smooth, serpentine manner
- to stare: to look fixedly at something
- to startle: to take by surprise
- to tremble/to shiver (with fear): to shake due to fear
- to yell: to shout loudly
Vocabulary: Nouns - Creepy Locations
- (dark) alley: a narrow passageway
- attic: the topmost part of a house
- castle: a large fortified building
- graveyard/cemetery: a place where dead people are buried
- cave: a natural hollow in the earth
- cellar/basement: an underground room
- psychiatric hospital: a hospital for treating mental illnesses
- rundown hotel: a building in disrepair
- abandoned house: a house that has been left empty
- haunted house: a house believed to be haunted by spirits
- hospital morgue: a place where dead bodies are kept
- prom: a social event
- ruin: a collapsed or damaged building
- seance: a meeting where people attempt to contact the dead
- (misty/dark) woods: a wooded area
Vocabulary: Nouns - Creepy Sounds
- clanking chains: the sound of chains hitting
- rattling chainsaw: the noise of a chainsaw
- ringing church bells: the sound of church bells
- ticking clock: a ticking sound
- barking dog: the sound of a dog barking
- creaking door: the sound of a door creaking
- footsteps: the sound of someone walking
- breaking glass: the sound of glass breaking
- grunt: a low, guttural sound
- muffled sound: a sound that is indistinct
- ringing telephone: the sound of a telephone ringing
- whispering: the sound of someone whispering
- howling wind: the sound of strong wind blowing
- a cackling witch: the sound of a witch cackling
Vocabulary: Nouns - Characters
- the bogeyman: a scary figure used to frighten children
- clown: a person dressed in colorful clothes
- demon: an evil spirit
- ghost: a spirit of a dead person
- the Grim Reaper: a person who collects the souls of the dead
- hitchhiker: a person who hitchhikes
- poltergeist: a ghost that causes disturbances
- professional killer/hitman: a person that kills people
- spirit: a non-physical entity or soul
- vampire: a creature who feeds on blood
- werewolf: a creature that can transform into a wolf
- witch: a person believed to have magical powers
- zombie: a dead person that is animated
Vocabulary: Nouns - Details
- anonymous phone call: a call with a unknown caller
- apparition: a ghostly image
- bat: a flying mammal
- black cat: a black cat
- candles: small, lit wax blocks
- cobwebs: a network of threads spun by spiders
- coffin: a box for holding a dead body
- corpse: a dead body
- dark shadow: a dark shape
- darkness: the absence of light
- goosebumps: small bumps on the skin
- moonlight: the light of the moon
- red eyes: glowing red eyes
- skulls and bones: human skulls and bones
- tombstone: a stone marking a grave
Vocabulary: Adjectives - Descriptive
- diffused light: soft light
- eerie, spooky, scary, creepy: odd and unsettling feelings
- evil: wicked
- floating, hovering: moving without touching the ground
- hideous: terrible
- shadowy: indistinct and mysterious
- transparent, barely visible: almost invisible
- treacherous: dangerous, deceptive
Vocabulary: Feelings
- anxious, worried: feeling unease and concern
- afraid, scared: feeling fear
- alarmed: feeling surprised and upset
- frantic: moving or behaving in a wild, rushed manner
- horrified, terrified: greatly frightened
- nervous: feeling a sense of unease or anxiety
- panicked, in a panic, panicky: feeling sudden, overwhelming fear
- paralysed (with fear), petrified: unable to move due to fear
- shocked, in shock: feeling stunned, surprised
- suspicious: feeling or showing distrust
- uneasy: feeling a sense of discomfort or anxiety
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary related to creepy verbs and locations. Understand the meanings and uses of different verbs like 'to creep' and nouns such as 'graveyard' to enhance your descriptive language skills. Perfect for writers and enthusiasts of the spooky genre!
