Question

Who wrote the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?(1 point)
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Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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What is the primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To criticize the institution of slavery
To criticize the institution of slavery
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To provide a summary of Douglass's life​​​​​​​
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In the preface, how does the author describe Frederick Douglass's character?(1 point)
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As indifferent and detached
As indifferent and detached
As timid and reserved
As timid and reserved
As aggressive and confrontational
As aggressive and confrontational
As intelligent and articulate
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What does the author of the preface hope to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To promote his own political career
To promote his own political career
To support the abolitionist movement
To support the abolitionist movement
To entertain readers
To entertain readers
To gain financial profit
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How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?(1 point)
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By including testimonials from other former slaves
By including testimonials from other former slaves
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By providing detailed historical records
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What tone does the author of the preface use when discussing the institution of slavery?(1 point)
Responses

Detached and analytical
Detached and analytical
Passionate and condemning
Passionate and condemning
Neutral and unbiased
Neutral and unbiased
Sarcastic and mocking
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The preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" was written by William Lloyd Garrison.
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The primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative is to authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave.
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In the preface, the author describes Frederick Douglass's character as intelligent and articulate.
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The author of the preface hopes to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative to support the abolitionist movement.
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The preface addresses the authenticity of Douglass's account by emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience.
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The author of the preface uses a tone that is passionate and condemning when discussing the institution of slavery.