Answer the following question using the preface in Narrative of the Life of FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Question

What does the preface suggest about the broader significance of Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
Responses

It is irrelevant to contemporary issues.
It is irrelevant to contemporary issues.

It is primarily a work of fiction.
It is primarily a work of fiction.

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 1

The preface suggests that Douglass's narrative is "an important document for understanding American history." This highlights its significance in shedding light on the realities of slavery and the broader social issues of the time.