"from What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" Review

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What does Douglass want the people to notice?

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The cries and the emotions of African Americans.

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True or False: Douglass says that he and others will do nothing to help slaves.

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False.

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Who is the 'us' Douglass is referring to?

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Everyone who has been or is a slave.

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When did Douglass give his speech?

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July 5, 1852.

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What is an abolitionist?

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Someone who fights for the end of slavery.

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What is the main theme of Douglass's speech?

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The hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while slavery exists.

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What rhetorical device does Douglass use to appeal to his audience?

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Emotional appeal (pathos).

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What historical context is important to understand Douglass's speech?

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The ongoing struggle against slavery in the United States.

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What is the significance of the Fourth of July in Douglass's speech?

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It symbolizes freedom for some, but not for African Americans.

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How does Douglass describe the celebration of the Fourth of July?

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As a mockery of the suffering of enslaved people.