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plebeians

Historical Figure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Plebeians were the common people of ancient Rome, distinct from the elite patricians.

Detailed Definition
In ancient Rome, plebeians were the general body of free Roman citizens who were not part of the aristocracy. They often faced social and political struggles against the patricians, leading to significant reforms over time. The mention of 'the ancient Plebeians of Rome' in the poem highlights the historical context of social injustice and the fight for rights, drawing a parallel to the struggles faced by the speaker.
Example
Example in poetry:
"The ancient Plebeians of Rome / For treatment such renounced their home" class; enhanced: "The ancient Plebeians of Rome / For treatment such renounced their home"; historical protest; contemporary: "Plebeians rise in streets"; educational: "Plebeians commoners in classical allusions."
Additional Notes
The term 'plebeians' refers to the common people of ancient Rome, illustrating the historical struggle against injustice as mentioned in the line.; Found in the poem, Plea of the Negro Soldier by Charles Frederick White
Also Known As
common folk populace rabble lower classes
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