Roll of Thunder VOCABULARY

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Complete Vocabulary

⚡ Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Complete Vocabulary Learning Application

Master 20 powerful vocabulary words with interactive exercises

📖 Complete Vocabulary List - 20 Words

boycott
(noun/verb) A refusal to buy or use goods or services as a form of protest
The Logan family organized a boycott of the Wallace store to resist its unfair prices.
Synonym: protest
Antonym: support
segregation
(noun) The enforced separation of different racial or social groups
Cassie endured the sting of segregation when she was forced to use a separate restroom.
Synonym: separation
Antonym: integration
sharecropping
(noun) A system where tenants farm land in return for a share of the crop yield
Many families fell into debt under sharecropping, working fields they never owned.
Synonym: tenant farming
Antonym: ownership
indignation
(noun) Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Cassie's indignation flared when Lillian Jean demanded she step off the sidewalk.
Synonym: resentment
Antonym: calmness
resilience
(noun) The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
After the bus trench incident, the children's resilience shone through their laughter.
Synonym: toughness
Antonym: fragility
dignity
(noun) The state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure
Even when insulted, Papa carried himself with dignity.
Synonym: honor
Antonym: shame
humiliation
(noun) A state of deep embarrassment or loss of pride
The look of humiliation on Cassie's face at the mercantile haunted her.
Synonym: embarrassment
Antonym: pride
intimidation
(noun) The act of frightening someone into compliance through threats
The Simms brothers used intimidation to control T.J.'s actions.
Synonym: coercion
Antonym: reassurance
retaliation
(noun) The act of returning harm for harm done; vengeance
Papa feared retaliation if they resisted too openly.
Synonym: vengeance
Antonym: forgiveness
prosperity
(noun) The state of flourishing, thriving, or having good fortune
The Logan family's land brought them prosperity that sharecroppers envied.
Synonym: affluence
Antonym: poverty
vigilant
(adj.) Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
The Logans remained vigilant each night, listening for footsteps in the dark.
Synonym: watchful
Antonym: negligent
foreboding
(noun) A feeling that something bad will happen; apprehension
A sense of foreboding settled over Cassie before she entered the Barnett store.
Synonym: apprehension
Antonym: optimism
belligerent
(adj.) Hostile and aggressive
The Simms brothers' belligerent taunts rattled the younger children.
Synonym: combative
Antonym: peaceful
inflammatory
(adj.) Arousing strong emotion, especially anger or hostility
The Wallace brothers used inflammatory language to incite the crowd.
Synonym: provocative
Antonym: calming
benevolent
(adj.) Well meaning and kindly
Mr. Morrison's benevolent presence brought comfort to the weary Logans.
Synonym: kindhearted
Antonym: malevolent
perseverance
(noun) Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties
Through drought and threats, the Logans' perseverance kept their crop alive.
Synonym: persistence
Antonym: surrender
oppression
(noun) Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
The novel depicts the weight of oppression borne by Black families.
Synonym: subjugation
Antonym: liberation
solidarity
(noun) Unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Neighboring families showed solidarity by pooling resources.
Synonym: unity
Antonym: division
indomitable
(adj.) Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable
In the face of violence, the Logans displayed an indomitable spirit.
Synonym: unbeatable
Antonym: vulnerable
ostracize
(verb) To exclude someone from a group by general consent
White store owners would ostracize Black patrons without a second thought.
Synonym: exclude
Antonym: include

🔗 Matching Exercise - Part 1

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition.

Words

1. boycott
2. segregation
3. sharecropping
4. indignation
5. resilience

More Words

6. dignity
7. humiliation
8. intimidation
9. retaliation
10. prosperity

✏️ Cloze Exercise - Cassie's Awakening

Resistance and Awakening

Cassie first learned of the Logan family's when they refused to patronize the Wallace store, a powerful example of economic resistance against unjust merchants.

Growing up under , she witnessed how Black communities endured systematic separation, yet her own at such unfairness drove her to question the world around her.

Through each hardship, she admired her parents' and their unwavering even when neighbors openly sought to belittle them.

📝 Multiple Choice Quiz

1. The system where families farmed land in return for a share of the crop was called:
2. Mr. Morrison's kindly and generous nature can be described as:

✏️ Cloze Exercise - Community Perseverance

Strength Through Unity

Despite their strong will, the Logans remained through each night, knowing danger could be near.

Before dawn, Cassie often sensed a in the stillness, warning her to stay close to home.

Encounters with the Simms brothers revealed their attitudes, while their remarks stirred anger and fear among the children.

Yet, in their darkest hours, the Logan family was supported by neighbors whose hearts provided comfort.

🔄 Synonym/Antonym Analysis

For each word pair, select whether they are Synonyms (S), Antonyms (A), or Related but Distinct (R):

1. boycott / protest
2. segregation / integration
3. resilience / perseverance
4. dignity / shame
5. solidarity / division

🔍 Advanced Context Clues

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word:

"The Logan family's solidarity in economic resistance inspired other neighbors."
"Papa's resilience after losing his wagon axle amazed the children."

🔄 Word Transformation Challenge

Replace the underlined phrase with the appropriate vocabulary word:

1. The family's act of refusing to buy goods from the Wallace store was a powerful statement.

2. Cassie felt a deep sense of shame and loss of pride when she was insulted.

3. Papa's ability to recover from hardship inspired everyone around him.

4. Mr. Morrison's kind and generous nature comforted the children.

5. The community feared a counterattack after the trench incident.

🎯 Final Comprehensive Quiz

1. The prolonged cruel treatment and control experienced by Black families is called:
2. The Logan family's spirit that could not be defeated is described as:
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