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Scarlet Letter Word Search

The Scarlet Letter book cover

📚 Part 1: Word Search Puzzle

Instructions: Find all 15 vocabulary words from "The Scarlet Letter" hidden in the grid below. Words may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

R E M O N S T R A N C E Q W E
T Y U I O P L K J H G F D S A
A U G U R Z X C V B N M Q W E
S U M P T U A R Y R T Y U I O
D F G H J K L P O I U Y T R E
I N F A M Y Q W E R T Y U I O
A S D F G H J K L Z X C V B N
R O T U N D I T Y M N B V C X
I N I Q U I T Y A S D F G H J
F L A G R A N T K L Q W E R T
C O N T U M E L Y Y U I O P A
V I S A G E Z X C V B N M Q W
E X H O R T A S D F G H J K L
T R E M U L O U S P O I U Y T
L U R I D R E B U K E Q W E R
A M E N A B L E X P O S T U L

Word Bank:

Find these words: AUGUR, INFAMY, ROTUNDITY, SUMPTUARY, INIQUITY, FLAGRANT, CONTUMELY, REMONSTRANCE, VISAGE, EXHORT, TREMULOUS, LURID, REBUKE, AMENABLE, EXPOSTULATION

📖 Part 2: Vocabulary Definitions

Instructions: Match each word with its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle.

1. AUGUR

A. To predict or foretell

B. To speak loudly

C. To hide something

2. INFAMY

A. Great happiness

B. Evil reputation; public shame

C. Secret knowledge

3. FLAGRANT

A. Openly offensive; shocking

B. Very colorful

C. Extremely quiet

4. CONTUMELY

A. Harsh language; scorn

B. Gentle speech

C. Musical sounds

5. TREMULOUS

A. Very brave

B. Shaking; fearful

C. Extremely loud

✏️ Part 3: Context and Application

6. Fill in the blanks using vocabulary words from the word bank:

Hester Prynne faced public _____________ when she was forced to wear the scarlet letter as punishment for her sin.

The minister's _____________ was pale and drawn from his inner torment.

The townspeople's _____________ treatment of Hester showed their harsh judgment.

7. Choose one vocabulary word and write a sentence using it in the context of "The Scarlet Letter":
8. Explain how the word "iniquity" relates to the main themes of the novel:

✅ Answer Key

Part 2: Vocabulary Definitions

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. A

5. B

Part 3: Context and Application

6. INFAMY

7. (Student's answer will vary)

8. (Student's answer will vary)

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