Thriller Terminology

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The fear inspiring storm caused widespread panic among the residents.
• The haunted house was definitely fear inspiring.
• That movie was so fear inspiring, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The fear inspiring presence of the dictator loomed over the country.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'scary' describes something that causes fear or is frightening.

• The haunted house was filled with scary decorations and eerie sounds.
• I don't want to watch that scary movie, it gives me nightmares.
• That roller coaster was so scary, I thought I was going to lose my lunch!
• The thought of public speaking is a scary prospect for many people.