Writing Workshop: Compare-Contrast Essay — Unit test
Question 5 • 130CR English 3
Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter using comprehension strategies.A blessing on the righteous Colony of the Massachusetts, where iniquity is dragged out into the sunshine!What is the meaning of the word “iniquity”?
Answer
A
wickedness, sin
B
mistakes, errors
C
belongings, possessions
D
solitude, loneliness
Explanation
“Iniquity” means immoral or sinful behavior. In the excerpt, the colony is praised for bringing wrongdoing “out into the sunshine,” so the word means “wickedness, sin.”
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