Vocabulary Meanings
when someone is calm, relaxed, or peaceful
serene
when something has meaning or importance
significance
The selection's author.
Russell Freedman
The reason Marian Anderson accepted to sing in the Freedom Concert.
She was a symbol; she had to represent her people.
Why did they choose to do the concert at the Lincoln Memorial?
Because Lincoln and his monument were symbols of freedom and equality.
when someone has a feeling of extreme happiness
ecstasy
when someone looks like or has characteristics of a king or queen
regal
The place where Marian Anderson concert was organized.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The way Marian Anderson felt after the concert.
She was overwhelmed, thankful, joyful.
The reason why Marian changed the lyrics to "America".
She wanted to be inclusive: the concert was for all Americans, not only black people.
when you have a preference for something
inclined
agitation
The selection's genre.
Narrative nonfiction
The reason the audience rushed toward Anderson when the concert concluded.
They were excited and wanted to congratulate her.
The conflict between Anderson and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The DAR barred Anderson from performing in Constitution Hall.
when you think of or create something
conceive
an opinion formed without knowing all the facts
prejudice
The organization that barred Anderson from singing in Constitution Hall.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
The reason why the black girl at the end of the concert was hopeful.
Anderson inspired her to fight for her rights and dreams.
The reason people called the concert "Freedom Concert".
The concert represented freedom and equality.
when someone is respected and honored by others
distinguished
when there is a public disagreement about something
controversy
The reason why Eleanor Roosevelt organized a new concert.
How did black people feel as they watched the concert?
Proud and inspired by Marian Anderson
The reason why the author wrote this selection.
He wanted to tell the story of a heroine in the fight for civil rights.