The curtain was transparent.

What does transparent mean?

- Easily seen through

The person telling the story.

- narrator

My friend decided to pelt the window with snowballs.

What does pelt mean?

- to throw a stream of things

How did Annie eventually get rid of her flashbacks and guilt?

- she taught Helen the meaning of words

My mom insinuated that there were cookies missing from the jar.

- to hint slyly

The day before vacation seemed to be interminable.

- endless, seems to never end

Why did Philip really get suspended?

- he had gotten sent to the office twice in one week

What was the setting of “The Miracle Worker?”

- Tuscumbia, Alabama early 1880s

It is customary to take off your hat when you enter the building.

- traditional, routine

the author’s message or lesson

- theme

Philip disliked Miss Narwin because he was failing her class.

Example of which term?

- external conflict

Water began to trickle down the side of the house.

- to fall in small amounts

The Super Bowl will culminate the professional football season.

- the end or climax

Dr. Seymour only cared about this…

- school budget

What was the conclusion of Nothing But the Truth?

- Phil transferred schools and Miss Narwin resigned

There were mutual concerns about the budget.

- shared

My cousin is quite a firebrand.

- a troublemaker or an energetic person

The man was poised and ready to attack.

- ready for action

Trivial details should not be stressed over.

- minor, unimportant

My mom tried to dissuade me from making that phone call.

- to discourage or talk one out of

Sleep is indispensable.

- absolutely necessary

The girl showed indifference towards the dog.

- lack of concern

The man was very sullen after his team lost.

- upset, sad, angry