Vocabulary- Ain't I a Woman

What does the term "abolitionist" refer to?

• A person who supports slavery

• A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery

• A person who studies ancient cultures

• A person who creates laws

What is an "allusion"?

• A direct quotation from another work

• A reference to a well-known character

• A reference to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar

• A detailed description of a scene

What is "irony"?

• The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning

• A situation where the outcome is the opposite of what was expected

• The contrast between what is said and what is meant or what is expected and what actually happens

• A literary device used to create suspense

What does "analogy" mean?

• A comparison between two unlike things that is drawn out within a paragraph or essay

• A figure of speech that creates a comparison by showing how two seemingly different entities are alike, along with illustrating a larger point due to their commonalities

• A brief reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event

• A story with a hidden meaning

What does the word "twixt" mean?

• To mix together

• To twist or turn

• Between

• To fix or mend

What is an "account"?

• A mathematical calculation

• A personal opinion

• A record or report about an event

• A financial transaction

What does "intellect" refer to?

• The ability to perform physical tasks

• The ability to think logically

• The knowledge of a specific subject

• The skill in artistic activities

What does it mean to be "obliged"?

• To be forced to do something against one's will

• To be grateful for something

• To be indebted for a favor

• To be free from responsibilities

What does "reap" mean?

• To sew or stitch

• To harvest

• To read thoroughly

• To repeat an action

What does "spurn" mean?

• To accept eagerly

• To reject

• To yearn for

• To spin around