Phillis Wheatley Peters

evangelical

• A type of music popular in the 20th century.
• A branch of Christianity emphasizing the authority of the Bible and evangelism.
• A style of painting characterized by bright colors.
• A political movement advocating for social justice.

elegy

• a poem of serious reflection, or in English literature usually a lament for the dead.

• a speech that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died

• a formal expression of praise

• a deeply religious poem

classism

• Classism refers to a type of music
• Classism is a form of art
• prejudice or discrimination based on class

• Classism is a historical period in the 1600's

chide

• to ignore or overlook
• to scold or rebuke gently
• to praise or compliment
• to encourage or support

salable

• noncommercial in that the work is meant for private use

• work thta is viewed as worthless

• work that is capable of being or fit to be sold

• work that is deeply moving or emotional

penury

• extreme poverty
• comfortable living
• financial stability
• wealthy lifestyle

abject

• highly praised or admired
• extremely bad or degrading
• moderately bad or acceptable
• somewhat good or beneficial

squalid

• well-organized and neat
• pleasant and inviting
• extremely dirty and unpleasant
• clean and tidy

solicitous

• Indifferent to others' feelings.
• Only concerned with personal gain.
• Showing concern or care.
• Showing hostility towards others.

explicate

• To summarize briefly.
• To provide a vague overview.
• To confuse the reader.
• To explain in detail.