Biography - Ben Franklin by Hawthorne Flashcards
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Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?
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An author who lived between 1804 and 1864. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He was troubled by a dark Puritan past. He spent many years secluded with his writing and he met many authors.
2
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What does Sagacious mean?
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Sagacious - adj. - wise, sage, perceptive.
3
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What does Ecstasy mean?
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Ecstasy - n. - delight, elation, excitement.
4
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What does Disapprobation mean?
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Disapprobation - n. - disapproval, displeasure.
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What does Perturbation mean?
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Perturbation - n. - worry, agitation.
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What does Expediency mean?
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Expediency - n. - usefulness, benefit, convenience.
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What is Author Purpose?
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Author purpose is the reason that a writer has written something.
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What is Inferring?
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Inference is the perception and understanding of some thing.
