We've now been trapped inside O'Maley for several weeks. Describe what it is happening from the perspective of the character you have been assigned. (You may incorporate other characters from Lord of the Flies. You may also incorporate people you know. Your character might even see your middle school self their too.) Use at least eight Lord of the Flies vocabulary words in your writing. (Use all twelve properly for an advanced score.)
Words, parts of speech, and definitions below. See Mr. Cook for full vocabulary list (including related words, antonyms, and etymologies).
Abominable | Adj. | detestable; loathsome unpleasant or disagreeable |
Accord | Noun Verb | Agreement, harmony, settlement, compromise To bring into harmony, to bestow upon |
Blatant | Adj. | 1. Unpleasantly loud and noisy 2. Totally or offensively conspicuous or obvious |
Clamber | Verb | To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble. |
Clamor | Noun Verb | 1. A loud outcry; a hubbub. 2. A vehement expression of discontent or protest 1. to cry out long and loudly 2. to demand, to complain |
Contrite | Adj. | Feeling regretful and sorrowful |
Corpulent | Adj. | Excessively fat. |
Covert | Adj. Noun | 1. Secretive 2. Covered A covering or cover (often a shelter) |
Demoniac | Adj. | influenced by a demon resembling a devil; fiendish |
Derisive | Adj. | Mocking, jeering |
Discursive | Adj. | 1. Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling. |
Drone | Verb Noun | 1. To make a low humming sound 2. To speak monotonously 1. Male bee 2. Idle person 3. Person who does tedious work |
Study Card Format for Lord of the Flies
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Word | Synonym Antonym Definition Example Visual |
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