Harriet Tubman Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to coax or urge someone gently?

Back

Cajole

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the term for the ability to speak powerfully and persuasively?

Back

Eloquence

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a true account of a person's life not told by them called?

Back

Biography

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does it mean to summon something?

Back

Evoke

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What term describes showing silent resentment?

Back

Sullen

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the definition of 'cajole'?

Back

To persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the significance of 'eloquence' in communication?

Back

Eloquence enhances the effectiveness of speech, making it more persuasive and impactful.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How does a biography differ from an autobiography?

Back

A biography is written by someone else about a person's life, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

In what contexts might one 'evoke' a memory or feeling?

Back

Evoking can occur in literature, art, or personal reflection, often to bring forth emotions or recollections.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What are some synonyms for 'sullen'?

Back

Gloomy, sulky, morose.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4