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shedding light on ella baker ❤️
news: history
\give light and people will
find the way.\ ella bakers own
words illuminate the reasons
her contributions to the civil
rights movement were so
important. at the same time,
they shed light on why many
americans have never heard
of her. for more than 50
years, this tireless activist
organized, agitated, and
advocated for equality for
black americans. she worked
alongside famous figures like
dr. martin luther king, jr. and
john lewis, however, she
often operated behind the
scenes to empower those whod been underestimated.
\you didnt see me on television; you didnt see news stories about me,\
baker explained. \my theory is, strong people dont need strong leaders.\
ella baker spoke out and helped others learn to lead. image
credit: photo of ella baker speaking with permission from shaw
university.
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vocabulary
question 4
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which is the closest antonym for the word agitate, as it is used in
the article?
a. campaign
b. bombard
c. pacify
d. emphasize
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Explanation:

First, identify the meaning of "agitate" in the article: it refers to Ella Baker rousing, organizing, and pushing for action for equality. An antonym would be a word meaning to calm or soothe.

• Option A "campaign" means to organize for a cause, similar to agitate.
• Option B "bombard" means to attack with something, not an antonym.
• Option C "pacify" means to calm or make peaceful, which is the opposite of agitating to rouse action.
• Option D "emphasize" means to highlight, not an antonym.

Answer:

C. pacify