[A+] Halloween

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malevolent

[ muh-ˈlev-uh-luhnt ]

adjective

- causing or wanting to cause harm or evil

I could feel his malevolent gaze as I walked away.

mischief

[ ˈmis-chif ]

noun

- behavior, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage

He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.

unravel

[ uhn-ˈrav-uhl ]

verb

- to explore, explain, or solve something that is complex or mysterious

The historian set out to unravel the mystery behind the ancient civilization's sudden disappearance.

enigma

[ uh-ˈnig-muh ]

noun

- something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely

The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of the plane's disappearance.

amalgamation

[ uh-ˌmal-guh-ˈmey-shuhn ]

noun

- the action, process, or result of combining or uniting

The city's cuisine is an amalgamation of flavors from different cultures, making it a diverse and vibrant dining experience.

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TRE_Halloween

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane.
The Celts believed that Samhain marked a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was at its thinnest.
In America, Halloween traditions were influenced by the Christian All Souls’ Day.
The original jack-o’-lanterns were carved from pumpkins by the Celts.
The tradition of telling ghost stories during Halloween has been influenced by literature, including Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Bram Stoker's "Dracula."

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

From which ancient festival does Halloween originate?
What did the Celts wear during Samhain to ward off spirits?
How did the tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns evolve when Irish immigrants arrived in America?
Which literary works have influenced the mythology of Halloween?
What does Halloween symbolize aside from costumes and decorations?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.