Apex English 11 Sem 1 3.2.7 Quiz Analyze Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Review

Which of these phrases is the most subjective?

My father looked intimidating when he wore his suit to work.

Which of these phrases is the most formal diction?

I must have perished with cold.

Which of these phrases is the most objective?

My father immigrated to New York from Italy when he was 20.

Read the following excerpt from Frederick Douglass's autobiography:

"[L]ike so many pigs they would come and devour the mush; some with oystershells, others with pieces of shingle, some with naked hands, and none with spoons."

Which of these is most clearly shown here?

Imagery.

Which is the best example of Frederick Douglass avoiding emotion while writing about an emotional experience?

"I suffered much from hunger, but more from cold."

How does Frederick Douglass's tone change when he arrives in Baltimore?

He shows more emotion.

Which of these did Frederick Douglass use in his writing to build credibility, or ethos?

Objectivity.

Which of these explains one way that Frederick Douglass made his writing objective?

By sticking to the facts.

Which concrete detail is most relevant to Frederick Douglass's autobiography?

"My feet have been so cracked with the frost, that the pen with which I am writing might be laid in the gashes."

Read the following excerpt from Frederick Douglass's autobiography:

"So strong was my desire, that I thought a gratification of it would fully compensate for whatever loss of comforts I should sustain by the exchange."

Which of these is most clearly shown here?

Formal diction.