8th grade Independent Practice Nov 1 pg.124-126

In paragraph 1, what is the purpose of Douglass asking rhetorical questions about liberty and justice?

• To suggest that liberty and justice are difficult to understand

• To highlight the absurdity of debating the obvious wrongs of slavery

• To emphasize the importance of arguing for freedom

• To challenge his audience to reconsider their beliefs on freedom

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What role does the phrase “dividing and subdividing a discourse” play in paragraph 1?

• It implies that analyzing freedom philosophically would be nonsensical.

• It suggests that freedom is a complex concept requiring detailed discussion.

• It demonstrates Douglass’s respect for debate on sensitive topics.

• It clarifies his willingness to argue for his beliefs.

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In paragraph 2, how does Douglass’s vivid imagery contribute to the development of his argument?

• It helps to evoke sympathy for slaves by detailing their suffering.

• It contrasts the wealth of Americans with the poverty of slaves.

• It suggests that only extreme suffering can justify the abolition of slavery.

• It minimizes the severity of slavery by focusing on abstract injustices.

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What is the function of the series of questions Douglass poses in paragraph 2?

• To question the legitimacy of slavery from a religious perspective

• To emphasize the brutal realities and moral contradictions of slavery

• To suggest that freedom should be redefined for all Americans

• To provoke his audience into challenging his beliefs

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In paragraph 3, how does Douglass acknowledge a conflicting viewpoint about slavery’s divinity?

• He sarcastically dismisses the belief that slavery is divine as 'blasphemy.'

• He provides a theological basis to counter the argument.

• He implies that discussing the divine nature of slavery is impossible.

• He agrees that some may see slavery as divinely sanctioned.

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What role does the phrase “scorching irony” in paragraph 4 serve in Douglass’s speech?

• It suggests that Douglass is using humor to ease tension in his audience.

• It implies that sarcasm is the best approach to address moral issues.

• It signifies his belief that only strong rebuke will awaken the nation’s conscience.

• It reveals his personal frustration with America’s contradictions.

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In paragraph 4, how does Douglass use the metaphor “the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake”?

• To illustrate the extreme measures he believes necessary to end slavery

• To compare natural disasters to the effects of slavery on the nation

• To show the unpredictability of abolitionist efforts

• To foreshadow the civil unrest that could follow if slavery persists

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In paragraph 5, what does Douglass mean by describing the Fourth of July as a “sham” to the enslaved?

• The celebration is seen as deceptive and hypocritical.

• It is irrelevant to enslaved people’s lives.

• It is an event that only celebrates American virtues.

• The Fourth of July holds no significance for Americans.

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What is the role of Douglass’s description of “prayers and hymns” in paragraph 5?

• To argue that religious practices have become hypocritical

• To show that religious celebrations support the abolition of slavery

• To suggest that religion has no place in the debate on slavery

• To encourage his audience to reflect on their own faith practices

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In paragraph 6, what is Douglass’s purpose in comparing America to other nations?

• To demonstrate that America’s treatment of slaves is exceptionally cruel

• To imply that America is on par with other powerful nations

• To question the need for foreign policy improvement

• To suggest that all countries have similar values as the United States

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