Question
When the slaves are being auctioned in Barbadoes, How does Equiano's use of figurative language - comparing the slaves to "sheep in a fold," - contribute to the tone of this scene? Select the best answer.(1 point)
Responses
A) This comparison emphasizes Equiano's respect for the slave traders.
A) This comparison emphasizes Equiano's respect for the slave traders.
B) This comparison suggests that the slaves were content with their situation and were not resisting the slave trade.
B) This comparison suggests that the slaves were content with their situation and were not resisting the slave trade.
C) This comparison highlights Equiano's fascination with the natural world.
C) This comparison highlights Equiano's fascination with the natural world.
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
Responses
A) This comparison emphasizes Equiano's respect for the slave traders.
A) This comparison emphasizes Equiano's respect for the slave traders.
B) This comparison suggests that the slaves were content with their situation and were not resisting the slave trade.
B) This comparison suggests that the slaves were content with their situation and were not resisting the slave trade.
C) This comparison highlights Equiano's fascination with the natural world.
C) This comparison highlights Equiano's fascination with the natural world.
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is:
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
Comparing slaves to "sheep in a fold" evokes a sense of innocence and helplessness, illustrating their vulnerable position in the harsh context of the slave trade.
D) This comparison emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the slaves, highlighting their helplessness in the face of the slave trade.
Comparing slaves to "sheep in a fold" evokes a sense of innocence and helplessness, illustrating their vulnerable position in the harsh context of the slave trade.