The Scarlet Letter: Vocabulary Review

What is the meaning of ignominy?

• Honor

• Disgrace

• Wealth

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does iniquity refer to?

• Justice

• Equality

• Wickedness

• Kindness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is a scaffold used for?

• Building support

• Cooking

• Writing

• Painting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

What does penitence mean?

• Happiness

• Regret for wrongdoing

• Excitement

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is a sepulchre?

• A type of tree

• A burial place

• A musical instrument

• A piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does somber describe?

• Brightness

• Cheerfulness

• Gloominess

• Loudness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does it mean to transgress?

• To obey

• To exceed

• To violate a law

• To agree

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is erudition?

• Ignorance

• Knowledge

• Laziness

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does infamy mean?

• Fame for good deeds

• Notoriety for bad deeds

• Wealth

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is penance?

• A reward

• A punishment for sin

• A celebration

• A gift

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4