Why Do We Dream: Vocabulary

• We spend a large part of our sleep time experiencing strange and wonderful ________ in our minds.

• Scientists are still trying to understand the exact ________ for dreams.

• Some theories say dreams help us ________ our feelings from the day.

• Dreams can be quite ________ , with bright colors and clear pictures.

• Have you ever woken up feeling scared after a bad ________ ?

• Some people believe dreams can show our ________ fears or wishes.

• When we dream, our brains might be trying to ________ problems we faced during the day.

• Many cultures have different ________ of dreams throughout history.

• Although we may not remember all our dreams, they can be an ________ part of our sleep.

1. Research on dreams is still happening, and scientists hope to learn more about their ______ in our lives.