Which of these explains one way that Frederick Douglass made his writing objective?A.By using few factsB.By including vague descriptionsC.By avoiding sentimentalityD.By using slangSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In the first paragraph, Douglass writes that he does not want to reveal the names of the white boys who taught him to read, because “it is an almost unpardonable offence.” What personal comment does Douglass add to this statement? What does he later come to realize when he reads one of Sheridan’s speeches in “The Columbian Orator” and what distinctions does he make between these ideas? Highlight textual evidence that supports your answer.

Read the following excerpt from Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave:We sailed out of Miles River for Baltimore on a Saturday morning, I remember only the day of the week, for at that time I had no knowledge of the days of the month, nor the months of the year. On setting sail, I walked aft, and gave to Colonel Lloyd's plantation what I hoped would be the last look.Which of the following statements best explains how Douglass uses objectivity in this passage to convey his perspective?A.He uses nautical terms, such as aft, to establish his credibility.B.He describes the event unemotionally to avoid bias and sentiment.C.He uses words such as remember to set a sad, nostalgic tone.D.He describes the event chronologically to make the account factual.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Multiple Choice (1 point):When Frederick Douglass was 12 years old, he read this book that included a conversation between a master and a slave, that resulted in the voluntary emancipation of the slave on the part of the master.Group of answer choicesThe BibleThe Columbian OratorThe Iliad, by HomerAnimal Farm by George Orwell

Read the following excerpt from Frederick Douglass's autobiography:I was seldom whipped by my old master, and suffered little from any thing else than hunger and cold. I suffered much from hunger, but much more from cold.Which one of these did Douglass use to establish ethos?A.SlangB.SubjectivityC.ObjectivityD.Emotional languageSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select all the correct answers.What were two of Frederick Douglass’s major contributions to the Civil War? He encouraged President Lincoln to make the emancipation of enslaved people the primary aim of the war. He met with the president to discuss equal pay for Black soldiers. He made it possible for African Americans to buy plantations in the South. He actively supported the recruitment of African Americans in the Union army. He set up the American Red Cross to treat wounded African American soldiers.