1. Heel
2. Seize
3. Bawled
4. Weight
5. Pear
6. Chews
7. Weather
8. Brake
Opp is a slang word meaning opposition; it is often used by criminals to refer to their enemies, such as rival gang members. This slang isn't considered a nationwide slang, it's mostly used in places Pittsburgh, California, and Chicago.
trying to avoid her seeing so she doesn't kill herself, trying to steer clear of the death in front of her
Your purpose for writing the essay might be to persuade the reader to watch that particular TV show.
(As for the questions below, I think you have to answer those yourself based on the TV show you've chosen.)
