Question

english 9
vocab
d. word walls: draw an image that represents the word then describe how your image defines the term

1. oblivious
2. converging
3. paranoia
4. transfixed
5. inadvertent

Explanation:

For each vocabulary word, a representative image and matching definition are provided:

1. oblivious: Image shows a person wearing headphones, walking past a friend waving and a spilled drink right in their path. The image defines the term by showing someone completely unaware of their surroundings and events happening around them.
2. converging: Image shows three separate roads that narrow and meet at a single intersection. The image defines the term by depicting multiple things moving toward or coming together at a common point.
3. paranoia: Image shows a person looking over their shoulder, eyes wide, with sketched "watchful eyes" drawn in the background around them. The image defines the term by illustrating irrational, persistent fear and distrust of others, feeling constantly watched or targeted.
4. transfixed: Image shows a person staring wide-eyed at a beautiful sunset, with their hand mid-motion (reaching for a drink) frozen in place. The image defines the term by showing someone completely fixed or held in place by intense attention or amazement.
5. inadvertent: Image shows a person knocking over a glass of water while reaching for a phone, with a surprised, apologetic expression. The image defines the term by depicting an action done unintentionally, by accident, without deliberate intent.

Answer:

1. oblivious:

Image: Person with headphones, ignoring a waving friend + spilled drink in their path
Description: The image shows someone completely unaware of their surroundings, embodying "oblivious".

1. converging:

Image: Three roads narrowing to meet at one intersection
Description: The image shows multiple paths coming together at a single point, embodying "converging".

1. paranoia:

Image: Person glancing over their shoulder, with sketched "eyes" surrounding them
Description: The image shows irrational fear of being watched, embodying "paranoia".

1. transfixed:

Image: Person frozen mid-motion, staring at a sunset
Description: The image shows someone held in place by intense attention, embodying "transfixed".

1. inadvertent:

Image: Person accidentally knocking over a glass of water
Description: The image shows an accidental, unintentional action, embodying "inadvertent".