Question

5. How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?(1 point)
Responses

By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience

By comparing it to other slave narratives
By comparing it to other slave narratives

By providing detailed historical records
By providing detailed historical records

By including testimonials from other former slaves

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience.**

This highlights his personal involvement and the authenticity of his account as a former enslaved person.