In his spare time, he began speaking about his life as a slave and the evil of a system that bought and sold human beings. He toured New England states as a speaker for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound.
Because of his eloquence, many people did not believe that Douglass had ever been illiterate and a slave.
Question 1
Part A
What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?
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powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing
powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing
appealing to emotions rather than stating facts
appealing to emotions rather than stating facts
showing extreme anger and frustration
showing extreme anger and frustration
using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
Question 2
Part B
Highlight the context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.
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Question 1
Part A
The meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt is:
powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing.
Question 2
Part B
The context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent is:
"Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound."
This phrase highlights how Douglass’s speaking ability captivated his audiences, underscoring his power in expressing ideas and feelings effectively.
