"Ain't I a Woman" Vocabulary

Front

What does 'twixt' mean?

Back

It means 'between', often used in the context of being in a state of indecision or uncertainty, especially between two extremes.

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 does it mean to be 'in a fix'?

Back

It means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation.

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 a 'racket' in the context of noise?

Back

A 'racket' refers to a loud and disturbing noise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Who is referred to as the 'first woman' in the Bible?

Back

Eve is referred to as the 'first woman' in the Bible.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a pint?

Back

A pint is a unit of measurement equal to one half of a quart, commonly used for measuring liquids.

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 is the significance of Sojourner Truth's speech 'Ain't I a Woman'?

Back

It highlights the struggles and rights of women, particularly African American women, emphasizing their strength and resilience.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'vocabulary'.

Back

Vocabulary refers to the set of words known and used by a person or group.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What does 'context' mean in literature?

Back

Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to understand its meaning.

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 is the meaning of 'resilience'?

Back

Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'empowerment' mean?

Back

Empowerment refers to the process of gaining freedom and power to do what you want or to control what happens to you.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3