Vocab Practice: Susurrus

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on June 2, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Susurrus means:

A) A harsh sound
B) A thunderous sound
C) A rustling sound
D) A screeching sound

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Cool Word Challenge: Susurrus and Denouement

Cool Word Challenge-Susurrus-Denouement

Cool Word Challenge: Just for fun, come up with one sentence that uses both of the cool vocabulary words that you learned this week.

Here are the words again:

Susurrus: A whispering or rustling sound.

Denouement: The resolution of the plot within a literary work such as a [Read more…]

Shh! Listen to the Susurrus

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If you live in a modern, fast-paced city, you may often feel bombarded by noise. Car horns, screeching tires and engine rumbles all contribute to the urban bustle.

That’s why it can be refreshing to have a change of scenery–and sound.

A walk in the woods, for example, can be [Read more…]