Which best describes the effect of the repetition of the word "I" throughout "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

Question

A. It makes Douglass seem self-involved and convinced of his own importance.

B. It reinforces the sense of personal importance the issue has for Douglass.

C. It reminds readers that Douglass has a strong sense of individuality

D. It establishes Douglass's personality clearly in readers' minds

Answer 1

The best description of the effect of the repetition of the word "I" throughout Frederick Douglass's "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" is:

B. It reinforces the sense of personal importance the issue has for Douglass.

Douglass uses "I" to emphasize his personal experiences and perspectives, highlighting how deeply the issue of slavery and the celebrations of independence resonate with him personally.