© Houghton Nin Harcoet Publi Name Date. class: 5 i Maxine New Worps Your Own WV, CONTEXT: The Literature Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, Jr. Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, [r., stand out as two American masters of rhetoric, or persuasion, Both men used their remarkable speeches to protest unfair treatment of African Ameri cans. Their efforts greatly furthered the cause of civil rights in the United States. Born more than a century apart, Douglass and King shared a vision of freedom and equality for African Americans, In the following exercises, you will have the opportunity to expand your vocabulary by reading about Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These ten Vocabulary Words will be used. accentuate comprehensive intricacy provocative usurp ambiguous felicitous introspective thetorical_ vernacular BEGIEEE Wordbusting & Directions. Follow these instructions for this word and the nine words on the next page. ‘+ Figure out the word's meaning by looking at ils context, its structure, and its sound. Fill in at least cone of the three CSS boxes, Alternate which boxes you complete. + Then, look up the word ina dictionary, read all ofits meanings, and write the meaning of the word as it is used in the sentence. ‘+ Follow this same process for each of the Vocabulary Words on the next page. You will need to draw your own map for each word. Use a separate sheet of paper. 1. accentuate >) =m A commanding speaker, Donglass used his powerful voice to accentuate important points and to get his listeners attention, Context: Structure: ‘Sound: Dictionary: Maxinc New Woros Your Own 3Name 2, Date Chase ambiguous = Neither Dougiass nor King were ambiguous in their demands; they both made it perfectly clear that nothing less than equal rights for African Americans was acceplable. Ge) > King demanded a comprehensive, nationwide conunitment to civil rights for African Americans. i felicitous Douglass's felicitous manner of speaking made his ideas seem agreeable [d - as well He persuaded many people to support the cause ofthe H balitionisis. i 53. inteicacy King knew that segregation was not a simple issue. Yet his clear sense of justice helped him cut through the intricaey of the problem. Conor) Both King and Douglass were introspective people who thoughtfully examined their own beliefs. 2. provocative >) =| Ina time when many Americans took slavery for granted, Douglass's speeches were extremely provocative. 8 thetorical >) ==] Douglass used his rhetorical style to advocate rights for women, as well as for African Americans. His well-chosen words in the Nort Sta, his anti- slavery newspaper, championed the oppressed 9. usurp) =e] King did not advocate usurping another's rights in order to gain rights for African Americans. He firmly believed that peaceful protest could li- mately lead to equal rights forall. 10. Vernacular) =| Kinghad a degree in theology and a brilliant command of the English lan- 4 Lesson 1 guage, yet he often used plain, vernacular language to get his points cross. ‘© Houghton Nitin Harcourt Publishing Compary