Instructions
Below are some vocabulary words commonly used in horror movies. Read the definitions and complete the exercises to learn how to use these words in context!
Vocabulary Words
- Haunted: A place that is frequented by a ghost or spirit.
- Gory: Involving a lot of blood and violence.
- Terrifying: Extremely frightening.
- Paranormal: Beyond normal scientific understanding, often involving ghosts or supernatural events.
- Supernatural: Relating to something that cannot be explained by natural laws; often involving magic or mythical beings.
Exercises
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word.
1. The old mansion was said to be _________, where people had seen ghostly figures at night.
2. The movie was so _________ that I had to cover my eyes during the scariest scenes.
3. The _________ events in the film made it difficult to explain what was happening.
2. Short Answer
What do you think makes a movie truly terrifying? Write your thoughts below.
3. Creative Writing
Write a short scary story using at least three of the vocabulary words. Make it exciting!