1. Ray, and Mr. Pit Level 6, Unit 4, Lesson 5 Carol Harms, JSD 171, Orofino, ID

2. Genre: Autobiography “Ray and Mr. Pitt” is an autobiography about American music legend, Ray Charles. This story focuses on the author’s feelings for music -- what music means to him and how his life has revolved around music. An Autobiography is written by a person about his or her own life.

3. influence Having the power to convince or persuade a person toward an action So many people saw the World Cup that it had an influence on them and caused them to start playing soccer.

4. jukebox A coin-operated machine that plays a variety of songs

5. contraption A machine or gadget that is not commonly seen

6. exposed To introduce someone or show someone something they have not seen or done before When the city had an symphony play in the park, it exposed many people to classical music for the first time.

7. enthralled To be captivated or extremely interested in and excited about something The children were enthralled with the presentation by the musician at their school.