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 /sɔŋ/ · noun, verb
- A short piece of music, typically with lyrics and a melody, or a piece of music performed on the radio or television. To sing or produce a series of musical notes. Related: air, ballad, ditty, hymn.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun
- Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature and syncopated rhythms. It is often associated with African-American musical traditions. Related: swing, blues, be-bop, jive.
- PARADISE /ˈpærədaɪz/ · noun
- A place of perfect happiness and beauty, or a state of being extremely happy and content. A paradise is often depicted as a beautiful and idyllic place, such as a tropical island or a garden. Related: heaven, utopia, Eden, haven.
- MERCY /mɜːrsi/ · noun
- Mercy is the feeling of forgiveness and compassion towards someone who has done wrong. It is the act of showing kindness or compassion to someone who does not deserve it. Related: compassion, pity, leniency, forgiveness.
- HOME /həʊm/ · noun, verb
- A building for human habitation, typically permanent or semi-permanent in nature, providing living accommodation for one or more families. To make (something) in a place where one lives. Related: house, abode, dwelling, residence.
- HELP /hɛlp/ · verb, noun
- To give assistance or support to someone or something. A person or thing that gives assistance or support. Related: aid, assist, support, lend a hand.
- 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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