Queen of the Track Vocabulary

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What is the purpose of the author in writing a biography?

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To inform readers about an amazing person.

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What is the term for the cost of attending a college or school?

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Tuition.

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What does the word 'athletics' refer to?

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Sports.

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What was remarkable about Alice’s performance at the Tuskegee Relays?

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She beat both high school and college athletes.

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What does it mean when the Olympic Games are canceled?

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It means that the event did not take place due to a conflict.

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What is a biography?

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A written account of someone's life.

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What does 'to persuade' mean?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What is the meaning of 'retail'?

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The sale of goods to the public.

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What does 'inform' mean in writing?

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To provide information or knowledge to the reader.

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What is the significance of hard work in achieving success?

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Hard work is often necessary to reach goals and succeed.