Toni Morrison Word Search
Toni Morrison, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: BELOVED, SONG, SOLOMON, JAZZ, PARADISE, MERCY, HOME, HELP, BABY, SULA, PECOLA, SETHE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Toni Morrison word list, defined
- BELOVED /bɪˈlʌvɪd/, /bɪˈlʌvd/ · adjective, noun
- Dearly loved; cherished. As a noun, a person who is dearly loved. Related: cherished, adored, treasured, dear.
- SONG /sɒŋ/ (British); /sɔŋ/ (US) · noun and verb
- A short poem or composition set to music and intended to be sung. As a verb, “to song” means to sing or make music, especially in an expressive or elaborate way. Related: tune, air, ditty, ballad.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A form of music characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong sense of swing, traditionally associated with African American musical traditions. Informal uses can refer to energetic, stylish, or lively qualities. Related: jazz music, improvised music.
- PARADISE /ˈpærədaɪs/ (noun); /ˈpærədaɪz/ (verb) · noun, verb
- A place or condition of perfect happiness, fulfilment, beauty, or comfort; especially, the heavenly realm believed to be the final home of the blessed. As a rare informal verb, it means to make someone extremely happy. Related: heaven, utopia, elysium, bliss.
- MERCY /ˈmɜːsi/ (British); /ˈmɝsi/ (US) · noun
- Compassion or leniency toward someone who has erred, suffered, or is in distress, especially the decision to spare or reduce a punishment. It can also refer to forgiveness or kindness shown in difficult circumstances. Related: compassion, clemency, leniency, kindness.
- HOME /hoʊm/ (US); /həʊm/ (UK) · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
- The place where a person lives, especially the house or dwelling they regard as their own; also the place or country associated with a person or family. As a verb, it means to go or return to one’s dwelling or homeland; as an adjective or adverb, it relates to or toward one’s home. Related: house, dwelling, residence, household.
- HELP /hɛlp/ · noun, verb, and interjection
- Help is assistance, support, or an action that makes a task or situation easier. As a verb, it means to assist someone or enable them to do something; as an interjection, it is a cry for assistance. Related: assistance, aid, support, succour.
- BABY /ˈbeɪbi/ · noun
- A very young child, especially one newly or recently born. Also used figuratively for a person treated with great affection or regarded as immature, and informally as a term of endearment for a sweetheart. Related: infant, newborn, babe, neonate.
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