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.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to summon something?

Back

Evoke

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.W.6.2D

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.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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