Early Life
What piece of information was Frederick not allowed to have when he was young?
What was the name of the cruel overseer on FD's second plantation?
Mr. Severe
What did Frederick Douglass do when he was young that helped him write his book later in his life?
Learned to read and write
Which literary element is the sentence an example of: "I just love my new blanket, it is as soft as velvet!"
Simile
What are the three different types of Author's Purpose discussed in class?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What do we learn is most likely true about FD's master?
He was also his father
What was the worst part about the sleeping conditions on FD's second plantation?
No beds
Why was Harriet Tubman known as the 'Moses of Her People'?
She led hundreds of slaves to freedom
Which literary element is the sentence an example of: "The lightening danced across the sky."
Personification
What is the author's purpose of this passage: "The United States has five branches of the military. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are the five branches. Each branch serves an important role for the country. The country relies on the people who serve in order to protect freedom."
Inform people about the military
What happens to the child when their mother is a slave?
They become a slave too
What were the songs that the slaves sang during their travels about?
The terrible conditions of slavery
What other movement was Sojourner Truth known to be a part of?
The Women's Rights Movement
Which literary element is the sentence an example of: "My teacher is so mean. She is a monster."
Metaphor
What's the author's purpose of this passage: "Halloween is the best holiday of the year! Everyone should go out and get a costume. If you can’t find one to buy, make one. Halloween is better than the other holidays because you get to trick-or-treat with your friends."
Persuade that Halloween is the best holiday
How many times did FD see his mother throughout his life?
4-5
What did people outside of slavery thinks that the songs were about?
The slaves being happy or content
What was abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison best known for?
The creation of the anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'
Which literary element is the sentence an example of: "Those lazy lizards are lying like lumps in the leaves."
Alliteration
What is the author's purpose of this passage: "Smoking is a bad habit. Smoking costs Americans thousands of dollars a year. It also causes major health problems. There are over 4,800 chemicals found in one cigarette. Smoking is a habit that people can choose to quit, but it takes a lot of effort."
Inform about the dangers of smoking
Why are slave mothers and children separated when the child is young?
To break the connection between the two
What was the biggest wish for slaves on FD's second plantation?
Time to rest/sleep
What was the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin?'
It spread anti-slavery ideas throughout the country
Which literary element is the sentence an example of: "I am so busy! I have a million things to do today!"
Hyperbole
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage: "Rio and Marcus sat in the backseat of the car as their dad drove. The car traveled quickly on the highway and it seemed like they had been in the car for hours. Suddenly, their dad started singing loudly and dancing. He turned the music up and the boys cracked up. They laughed so hard and their faces turned bright red."
Entertain