Frederick Douglass Word Search
Frederick Douglass, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: ABOLITIONIST, ORATOR, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, NARRATIVE, EMANCIPATION, SLAVERY, FREEDOM, SUFFRAGE, REFORMER, NEWSPAPER, NORTHSTAR, LECTURER.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Frederick Douglass word list, defined
- ABOLITIONIST /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/ · noun
- A person who campaigned to end slavery, especially in the United States and Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries; by extension, a supporter of abolishing any law, institution, or practice. Related: emancipationist, abolisher, reformer.
- ORATOR /ɔːˈreɪtər/ · noun
- A person who speaks or writes effectively and persuasively, especially in public speaking. A person skilled in the art of public speaking. Related: speaker, rhetorician, eloquist, proclaimer.
- AUTOBIOGRAPHY /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/ (British); /ˌɔːtoʊbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/ (US) · noun
- An autobiography is an account of a person's life written by that person themselves. Related: memoir, life story, life history, personal narrative.
- NARRATIVE /ˈnærətɪv/ · noun
- A story or account of events, experiences, or ideas, often in a continuous narrative form. A narrative can be presented in various forms, such as a novel, film, or oral tradition. Related: story, account, tale, narration.
- EMANCIPATION /ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃən/ · noun
- The act or process of setting someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially slavery. More broadly, the state of being freed from any constraint or from another's control. Related: liberation, freedom, release, deliverance.
- SLAVERY /ˈslævəri/ · noun
- The state or condition of being a slave; a social system in which people are owned and exploited by others. Related: bondage, servitude, enslavement, captivity.
- FREEDOM /ˈfriːdəm/ · noun
- The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; also the state of not being imprisoned, enslaved, or restricted. Related: liberty, independence, autonomy, emancipation.
- SUFFRAGE /sʌfɹɪdʒ/ · noun
- The right to vote in public elections; the act of giving or having the right to vote. The support or advocacy of a particular cause or policy. Related: vote, election, ballot, plebiscite.
- REFORMER /ˈriːfɔːrmər/ · noun
- A person who reforms or advocates for reform, especially in a particular area such as politics or society. A piece of equipment used for reforming or reshaping something, especially a person's body. Related: reorganizer, renewer, renewal, renewal.
- NEWSPAPER /njuːspɛpə/ · noun
- A paper that is printed and distributed regularly, typically daily or weekly, containing news, articles, and advertisements. Related: journal, magazine, periodical, paper.
- LECTURER /ˈlɛktʃərər/ · noun
- A person who teaches or gives lectures at a university, college, or other institution of higher learning. A person who delivers a lecture. Related: professor, teacher, instructor, lecturer.
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