Vocabulary • Ch 22 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

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What does the word 'minute' mean?

• A unit of time equal to sixty seconds

• A ruler who has power and authority

• Doing what you are supposed to do

• A government where people vote and make decisions

The abandoned house stood desolate amidst the overgrown weeds.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Empty, sad, and feeling very alone

• Very bold or daring, not afraid

• To move in a wavy pattern

• Feeling sorry for someone and wanting to help

The movie's tragic ending evoked a strong sense of pathos in the audience.

 

What does the word 'pathos' mean?

• Not following a fixed or regular pattern

• Strong feeling of sadness or sympathy

• Continuous improvement or advancement towards a goal

• Doing what you are supposed to do

Her words carried an undertone of sadness.

 

What does the word 'undertone' mean?

• A government where people vote and make decisions

• Not following a fixed or regular pattern

• A hidden feeling or message

• Magic that involves communicating with the dead

The erratic behavior of the driver made the passengers nervous.

 

What does the word 'erratic' mean?

• A unit of time equal to sixty seconds

• Not following a fixed or regular pattern

• A hidden feeling or message

• Feeling sorry for someone and wanting to help