Analyze Autobiography
The selection can best be identified as an autobiography because —
a. it has a narrator describing real people
b. it has historical figures in authentic settings
c. it is told in first person about actual events
it is told in third person with accurate facts
c. it is told in first person about actual events
Why did Douglass include the statement "As I writhed under it, I would feel at times that learning to read had been a curse rather than a blessing." Par 6
a. To illustrate how he learned to read
b. To show that his friends gave him hope that he would some day be free
c. To explain that not having knowledge is sometimes better than having knowledge
c. To explain that not having knowledge is sometimes better than having knowledge
Which of these conclusions about Douglass’s unutterable anguish is supported by
paragraph 6?
a. He sees that his life would have been in turmoil even if he had been born free.
b. He sees that there is no such thing as the truth or human rights in the world.
c. He realizes that his master was correct about how reading the book was a big mistake.
d. He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.
d. He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.
In paragraph 2 of the selection, Douglass calls his mistress tigerlike to emphasize how —
a. threatening she became when she decided to deny him an education
b. confused she was about whether to hate or enjoy being a slave owner
c. forceful she became when it came to caring for the hungry or needy
d. angry she was when she noticed her husband mistreating the slaves
a. threatening she became when she decided to deny him an education
Why did Douglass include the statement "As many of these [boys] as I could, I converted into teachers" par. 4
a. To illustrate how he learned to read
b. To show that his friends gave him hope that he would some day be free
c. To explain that not having knowledge is sometimes better than having knowledge
a. To illustrate how he learned to read
What is the effect of the following cause: Doulgass's mistress teaches him the alphabet
a. Douglass learns how to read
b. Douglass becomes interested in learning how to read
c. Douglass learns the argument for and against slavery
b. Douglass becomes interested in learning how to read
What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 5 in the text?
a. To suggest that a book gave him hope that someday he could be free
b. To show that reading a book and debating its ideas would set him free
c. To show that he was planning to run away soon from his master
d. To suggest that he could talk with his master if he were well-read
a. To suggest that a book gave him hope that someday he could be free
How does Frederick Douglass achieve his purpose in the excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?
A) By using emotional and vivid descriptions to show the cruelty of slavery.
B) By providing a neutral, unbiased account of slavery without personal opinions.
C) By focusing on the positive relationships between enslaved people and enslavers.
D) By avoiding personal experiences and relying only on historical facts.
A) By using emotional and vivid descriptions to show the cruelty of slavery.
What is the effect of the following cause: Douglass makes friends with the poor white children in his neighborhood
a. Douglass learns how to read
b. Douglass becomes interested in learning how to read
c. Douglass learns the argument for and against slavery
a. Douglass learns how to read
How does Frederick Douglass use descriptive language and personal experiences to reveal the realities of slavery in the excerpt?
A) He includes humorous stories to lighten the mood.
B) He uses vivid details and emotional appeals to show the harsh conditions of slavery.
C) He focuses only on other people’s experiences instead of his own.
D) He avoids using strong language to keep the reader from feeling uncomfortable.
B) He uses vivid details and emotional appeals to show the harsh conditions of slavery.
Why did Douglass include the sentence "Have not I as good a right to be free as you have?" par. 4
a. To illustrate how he learned to read
b. To show that his friends gave him hope that he would some day be free
c. To explain that not having knowledge is sometimes better than having knowledge
b. To show that his friends gave him hope that he would some day be free
What is the effect of the following cause: Douglass obtains a copy of "The Columbian Orator"
a. Douglass learns how to read
b. Douglass becomes interested in learning how to read
c. Douglass learns the argument for and against slavery
c. Douglass learns the argument for and against slavery
How does Frederick Douglass’s use of personal narrative in his autobiography strengthen his argument against slavery?
A) It allows him to share his firsthand experiences, making his argument more powerful and credible.
B) It focuses only on general facts about slavery rather than his own life.
C) It avoids emotional appeals and only presents logical reasoning.
D) It shows that enslaved people were content with their lives and did not suffer.
A) It allows him to share his firsthand experiences, making his argument more powerful and credible.
Which statement best explains why Frederick Douglass wrote The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?
A) To convince readers that slavery should be abolished by sharing his personal experiences.
B) To entertain readers with dramatic stories about his childhood.
C) To describe how enslaved people could become successful if they worked hard.
D) To argue that enslaved people were treated fairly by their enslavers.
A) To convince readers that slavery should be abolished by sharing his personal experiences.
Which word best describes how Douglass feels after Master Hugh puts a stop to
his education?
a. Angry
b. Determined
c. Hopeful
d. Discouraged
b. Determined