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Unit 2 Flashcards

Slave narratives

1
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Define impertinent

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Bold or improperly forward

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Define intimation

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Vague understanding or slight suggestion i.e. He intimated that I was stupid

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Profane

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Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred i.e. C-rap music :0

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Joist

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Support beam in floor or ceiling

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Conjecture

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Guess; deduce or arrive at a decision

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Infernal

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resembling Hell. Inferno

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Stratagems

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elaborate or deceitful schemes to deceive or evade

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Sundered

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Separate; to break or rip apart

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Imbibe

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drink liquid or alcohol Imbibations - drinks

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Execrate

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Denounce; declare to be evil or detestable

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Obdurate

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Headstrong; stubborn; obstinate

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Impudence

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Attitude of disregard for others; Contemptous or cocky boldness

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Consummate

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Perfect; complete in every detail

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Subversion

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Undermining power and authority of established system or institution

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Abhorrence

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Hatred; disgust

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Atrocious

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Extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel

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Chattel

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Personal possession

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Profligate

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Wasteful; recklessly extravagant

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Conspicuous

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Stands out; clearly visible Kyle’s hiding places are very conspicuous

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Sagacity

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Possessing good judgement

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Pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

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Exculpate

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Show or declare innocence

23
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Who does this describe- Rich person who thought slavery was bad because his/her brother was a Christian Wrote a book with spouse. Part of abolition movement in South Carolina A Angelina Grimke B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

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A Angelina Grimke

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Who is this- Prominent American abolitionist, journalist, suffragist, and social reformer. Almost killed by Southerners. Stayed silent after this threat A Frederick Douglass B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

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C William Lloyd Garrision

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Who is this - came from famous religious family and best known for novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” A Angelina Grimke B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

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B Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Define slave narrative

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Account of life or major life events of a fugitive or former slave. Either written or spread orally by the slave personally. They narrated it.

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What is the difference between antebellum and post bellum narratives

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Ante - before Civil War Post - after Civil War

28
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What is the purpose of slave narratives?

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  • Express the black struggle for freedom. - Abolitionist tools - Outlet to document life stories
29
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What is the “tipping point” in a slave narrative?

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When slave decides abuse is too much and decides to escape or die trying.

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