According to the preface, what impact does the author believe Douglass's narrative will have on readers from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

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It will bore and disinterest them.
It will bore and disinterest them.
It will enlighten and inspire them.
It will enlighten and inspire them.
It will confuse and mislead them.
It will confuse and mislead them.
It will entertain and amuse them.

Answer 1

The author believes that Douglass's narrative will enlighten and inspire readers.

Answer 2

How does the author of the preface view Douglass's ability to write his own narrative?(1 point)
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With criticism and disapproval
With criticism and disapproval
With admiration and respect
With admiration and respect
With skepticism and doubt
With skepticism and doubt
With indifference and apathy

Answer 3

The author of the preface views Douglass's ability to write his own narrative with admiration and respect.

Answer 4

What does the preface suggest about the broader significance of Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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It is primarily a work of fiction.
It is primarily a work of fiction.
It is irrelevant to contemporary issues.
It is irrelevant to contemporary issues.
It is an important document for understanding American history.
It is an important document for understanding American history.
It is a minor contribution to literature.

Answer 5

The preface suggests that Douglass's narrative is an important document for understanding American history.

Answer 6

In the preface, what does the author imply about the potential for change in society?(1 point)
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Change is slow and unlikely
Change is slow and unlikely
Change is impossible and futile
Change is impossible and futile
Change is undesirable and harmful
Change is undesirable and harmful
Change is inevitable and necessary

Answer 7

In the preface, the author implies that change is inevitable and necessary.