Othello Act 3 Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for a person attempting to persuade someone to adopt a position or pursue a business venture?

Back

Solicitor

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the term for deep and painful regret for wrongdoing?

Back

Remorse

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does the term 'politic' mean?

Back

Polite

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'baseness'?

Back

Morally low, evil substance

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to 'importune'?

Back

Beg; plead with

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the definition of 'persuasion'?

Back

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the meaning of 'advocate'?

Back

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'deceit' refer to?

Back

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the definition of 'manipulation' in a social context?

Back

The action of controlling or influencing a person or situation cleverly or unscrupulously.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does 'integrity' mean?

Back

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4