Choose a word from Vocabulary Lesson 12. In at least one paragraph, define the word in your own words and explain where you encountered it. Describe how understanding this word helps improve your communication or writing skills.

 The word "maelstrom" refers to an intense or chaotic whirlpool. I usually encounter this in my history class maybe learning about historical wars. Using this word is best to describe when a situation is chaotic. instead of saying " out of control" you can say "maelstrom".  Using such evocative words enhances the emotional intensity and clarity of writing, helping the audience grasp the scale or severity of a situation more effectively. Today we learned a new set of vocabulary words and had to do these small exercises with it. Today, I feel calm.