English 2 Vocabulary Answers
Name: Alex Bernardino
Date: December 15, 2014
Section: 934 The Narrative Life of Frederick DouglassChapter 2 Vocabulary and Questions I. Vocabulary Vocabulary Word
1. Evince
2. Ineffable
3.Obdurate
Predicted Meaning
Something that might have to do with envy Something you cannot believe. Something you have to obtain Intended Meaning reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling). too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
II. Reading Guide Questions 1. Of whom did Douglass’ master’s family consist?
Andrew, Richard, Lucretia, and Thomas 2. What were the principal products raised on the plantation?
tobacco, corn, and wheat 3. Why were Peter, Isaac, Rick, and Jake envied by the other slaves? because it seemed okay to them at the time 4. Name the two farms nearest to the home plantation.
Wye Town and New Design 5. Which of the two farms was the seat of government for the 20 farms?
Wye Town and New Design 6. If a slave was convicted of a high misdemeanor, what was his/her punishment? he got whipped and sold to someone else 7. What other things happened at this farm? they were given food and clothes once a year 8. Name the overseer of this farm.
Mr. Severe
Name: Alex Bernardino
Date: December 15, 2014
Section: 934 The Narrative Life of Frederick DouglassChapter 2 Vocabulary and Questions
9. Why is his name ironic?
Because severe means strict and harsh 10. What kind of overseer was Mr. Hopkins? he was less mean, and he did whip slaves but not for fun 11. What name did the slaves give the home plantation? the great house farm 12. Why didn’t Douglass understand the songs sung by the slaves chosen to come to the Great House Farm on errands?
They did not really understand because the songs really showed how unhappy they were 13. How did these songs make him feel?
They depressed him a lot 14. When did the slaves sing the most? What do these songs represent?
Slaves mostly sing when they are sad and depressed. It shows that what they are feeling in the heart
Date: December 15, 2014
Section: 934 The Narrative Life of Frederick DouglassChapter 2 Vocabulary and Questions I. Vocabulary Vocabulary Word
1. Evince
2. Ineffable
3.Obdurate
Predicted Meaning
Something that might have to do with envy Something you cannot believe. Something you have to obtain Intended Meaning reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling). too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
II. Reading Guide Questions 1. Of whom did Douglass’ master’s family consist?
Andrew, Richard, Lucretia, and Thomas 2. What were the principal products raised on the plantation?
tobacco, corn, and wheat 3. Why were Peter, Isaac, Rick, and Jake envied by the other slaves? because it seemed okay to them at the time 4. Name the two farms nearest to the home plantation.
Wye Town and New Design 5. Which of the two farms was the seat of government for the 20 farms?
Wye Town and New Design 6. If a slave was convicted of a high misdemeanor, what was his/her punishment? he got whipped and sold to someone else 7. What other things happened at this farm? they were given food and clothes once a year 8. Name the overseer of this farm.
Mr. Severe
Name: Alex Bernardino
Date: December 15, 2014
Section: 934 The Narrative Life of Frederick DouglassChapter 2 Vocabulary and Questions
9. Why is his name ironic?
Because severe means strict and harsh 10. What kind of overseer was Mr. Hopkins? he was less mean, and he did whip slaves but not for fun 11. What name did the slaves give the home plantation? the great house farm 12. Why didn’t Douglass understand the songs sung by the slaves chosen to come to the Great House Farm on errands?
They did not really understand because the songs really showed how unhappy they were 13. How did these songs make him feel?
They depressed him a lot 14. When did the slaves sing the most? What do these songs represent?
Slaves mostly sing when they are sad and depressed. It shows that what they are feeling in the heart