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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biography | Form of nonfiction in which a writer provides a true account of another person's life |
| Characterization | Provides insights about a character's traits and motivations |
| Author's Craft | How an author uses literary techniques and narrative elements |
| Mood | Feeling or atmosphere that an author creates for the reader |
| Tone | Author's attitude toward his subject |
| Voice | Author's unique use of language that allows the reader to hear the author's personality behind the words |
| Disheveled | Messy or untidy |
| Instill | To establish or implant it gradually |
| Dispel | Drive away |
| Linger | Remain or stay longer |
| Sullen | To show silent resentment |
| Eloquence | Ability to speak powerfully and persuasively |
| Evoke | To bring something to mind |
| Cajole | To coax or urge gently |