Vocab
to begin or start
What type of writing is this text?
autobiography
What are the pronouns and antecedents in the following sentence?
My mistress, who had kindly commenced to instruct me, had, in compliance with the advice and direction of her husband, no only ceased to instruct, but had set her face against my being instructed by anyone else.
Antecedents: mistress
Pronouns: my, me, her, her, my
What is chattel?
property or slave
How was Douglass different than most slaves?
He was taught how to read.
What does apprehension mean?
To fear or dread the future
When did Douglass escape?
1838
Why did Douglass's mistress stop teaching him how to read?
She was instructed by her husband
Why does Douglass spend so much time describing his mistress as kind?
To later contrast it with how cruel she became.
Where was Douglass born?
Maryland
What does prudence mean?
wise handling of practical matters
An account of the writer's life
What is the full title of the text?
from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
What are the pronouns and antecedents in the following sentence? Friends offer many things - advice, support, entertainment, and connection. And in doing so, they enable the transition to adulthood.
Pronouns: They
Antecedent: friends
What are the pronouns and antecedents in the following sentence? Hilda went to the store to pick up her brother's shoes. He was sick so he couldn't go get them.
Pronouns: Her, he, them
Antecedents: Hilda, brother, shoes
What does unabated mean?
keeps its full force without decreasing
How did Douglass feel about his ability to read?
Eventually grateful, but there were times he resented it due to the pain his knowledge brought him.
What is the structure of the text?
Cause and effect
Who is the author of this text?
Frederick Dougalss
What is Douglass's perspective of his slave holders?
He believes they are wicked men, thieves and robbers
What does denunciation mean?
public condemnation of something as wrong or evil
Who first taught Douglass to read?
His mistress
What are 2 purposes readers have for writing
shed light on a time period; share a message about an issue
Why did Douglass wish himself a beast at some points in his life?
It would be easier to be a beast and not feel and know than to have knowledge which brought him pain.
What did Douglass do to continue to learn how to read?
Bribed the young boys in town with bread for lessons.