Read the following passage from Douglass's speech:
According to this fact, you are, even now, only in the beginning of your national career, st lingering in the period of childhood. I repeat, I am glad this is so.
How does Douglass use pronouns effectively here?
A. The use of "you" and "I" shows that Douglass views himself as being on the same team as his audience.
B. The use of "you" and "I" highlights the differences between Douglass and his audience.
C. The use of "you" and "I" shows that Douglass is speaking to American leaders, not citizens.
D. The use of "you" and "I" underscores the collegiality Douglass and his listeners felt.
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The answer is D. The use of "you" and "I" underscores the collegiality Douglass and his listeners felt. This is because Douglass is directly addressing his audience using the pronoun "you," indicating that he is speaking to them as equals. Additionally, by using the pronoun "I," Douglass positions himself as a part of the same group, emphasizing a sense of unity and shared experience.
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