Episode 633 Word Power The Surrender Speech of Chief Joseph

A harangue in "Its simplicity and expressiveness stand in sharp contrast to the harangues so commonly delivered by orators of the late nineteenth century." can be best described as ______.

A trek in "Chief Joseph had led hundreds of Nez Perce men, women, and children on a 1,500-mile trek over mountains and rivers in the winter of 1877. " is a(n) _______.

Which word could best replace annihilation in "Facing the total annihilation of his sick and exhausted people, Chief Joseph accepted..."?

Which word could best replace eloquent in "This brief but eloquent speech by Chief Joseph is considered one of the most moving and memorable in American literature."?

A succinct speech is one that is ______.

Which word or words could best replace anguish in "In a few sincere and moving sentences, it succinctly expressed the suffering and anguish of the Native American and the ferocity of war."?

Which word could best replace ferocity in "In a few sincere and moving sentences, it succinctly expressed the suffering and anguish of the Native American and the ferocity of war."?

Which word or words could best replace ruse in "In the end, General Miles's promise was only a ruse. Chief Joseph and the surviving Nez Perce were not allowed to return. "?

Which word or words could best replace petitioned in "Until his death in 1904, Chief Joseph petitioned the U.S. government repeatedly..."?

Which word or words could best replace indiffirence in "Until his death in 1904, Chief Joseph petitioned the U.S. government repeatedly to allow the Nez Perce to return to their ancestral home, but his pleas were met with indifference."?