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American Psycho word search with literary terms like Patrick Bateman, serial killer, and Dorsia.
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This 24-word American Psycho word search covers major characters, settings, and themes from Bret Easton Ellis's satirical novel. Hidden words include Patrick Bateman, Paul Allen, Dorsia, and serial killer, spanning the protagonist's double life and New York City setting. Use it as a literature-class vocabulary review during a contemporary-fiction unit or as a supplementary activity for readers analyzing the novel's social commentary.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
10th – 12th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • AXEMURDER
  • AFFLUENT
  • BUSINESSCARDS
  • CHAINSAW
  • DISAPPEARANCE
  • DISTORTEDREALITY
  • DONALDKIMBALL
  • DORSIA
  • DOUBLELIFE
  • EVELYN
  • FACADE
  • HUEYLEWIS
  • INVESTMENTBANKER
  • JEAN
  • MISTAKENIDENTITY
  • NEWYORKCITY
  • OBSESSION
  • PATRICKBATEMAN
  • PAULALLEN
  • PERFECTION
  • PLASTICSHEETING
  • SERIALKILLER
  • STRAYCAT
  • WALKMAN

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