The Wife's Story - Vocabulary (1)

During the ritual of change, the _______________'s nostrils were the last to transform, a final flicker of its previous identity before fully embracing the new.

• curse

• cross

• shapeshifter

• grief

• plot twist

The family's initial amusement with the monkey's paw turned to horror as they realized the true nature of the __________________ entwined with its promises.

• shapeshifter

• archetype

• nostrils

• kin

• curse

Le Guin's use of a non-human perspective to explore human emotions such as ___________ invites readers to empathize with the universal experience of loss, regardless of the form it takes.

• kin

• grief

• shapeshifter

• nostrils

• shivers

A ________________ is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction. This sudden shift in the storyline is designed to surprise readers or viewers, often altering their perception of the story or the characters within it.

• foreshadowing

• characterization

• shapeshifter archetype

• plot twist

• point of view

“One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.”
This Quote by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis is about:

• plot twists

• grief

• paranormal fiction

• kin

• nostrils

The primary function of ________________ is to facilitate breathing by allowing air to enter and exit the nasal cavity, filtering, warming, and moistening it before it reaches the lungs.

• game

• kin

• forehead

• nostrils

• earlobes

Hunting is used as a tool for wildlife management, helping to control populations of certain ___________ species to prevent overpopulation and its negative impacts on ecosystems.

• kin

• nostrils

• shivers

• grief

• game

Legal definitions of ______________ can have profound implications for inheritance rights, custody arrangements, and eligibility for benefits.

• game

• grief

• kin

• curse

• game

Her toddler would often ______________ for attention, especially when she was busy with household chores.

• cross

• whine

• game

• grief

• nostrils

Conventions and online forums for fans of __________________ provide spaces for enthusiasts to discuss their favorite books, share fan art, and meet authors, highlighting the community aspect of the genre.

• shapeshifter archetypes

• plot twists

• creationism

• paranormal fiction

• game