The preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" was written by William Lloyd Garrison.
Who wrote the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?(1 point)
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
William Lloyd Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison
Wendell Phillips
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What is the primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To criticize the institution of slavery
To criticize the institution of slavery
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To provide a summary of Douglass's life
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To criticize the institution of slavery
To criticize the institution of slavery
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To provide a summary of Douglass's life
The primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative is to authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave.
In the preface, how does the author describe Frederick Douglass's character?(1 point)
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As timid and reserved
As timid and reserved
As aggressive and confrontational
As aggressive and confrontational
As indifferent and detached
As indifferent and detached
As intelligent and articulate
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As timid and reserved
As timid and reserved
As aggressive and confrontational
As aggressive and confrontational
As indifferent and detached
As indifferent and detached
As intelligent and articulate
In the preface, the author describes Frederick Douglass's character as intelligent and articulate.
What does the author of the preface hope to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To entertain readers
To entertain readers
To gain financial profit
To gain financial profit
To support the abolitionist movement
To support the abolitionist movement
To promote his own political career
Responses
To entertain readers
To entertain readers
To gain financial profit
To gain financial profit
To support the abolitionist movement
To support the abolitionist movement
To promote his own political career
The author of the preface hopes to achieve to support the abolitionist movement by endorsing Douglass's narrative.
How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?(1 point)
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By including testimonials from other former slaves
By including testimonials from other former slaves
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By providing detailed historical records
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By including testimonials from other former slaves
By including testimonials from other former slaves
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By comparing it to other slave narratives
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By providing detailed historical records
The preface addresses the authenticity of Douglass's account by emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience.
What tone does the author of the preface use when discussing the institution of slavery?(1 point)
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Neutral and unbiased
Neutral and unbiased
Passionate and condemning
Passionate and condemning
Sarcastic and mocking
Sarcastic and mocking
Detached and analytical
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Neutral and unbiased
Neutral and unbiased
Passionate and condemning
Passionate and condemning
Sarcastic and mocking
Sarcastic and mocking
Detached and analytical
The author of the preface uses a passionate and condemning tone when discussing the institution of slavery.
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