Exploring the Author's Perspective on February 16th

What does the root 'bio' signify in the term 'biography'?

• Study

• Life

• History

• Book

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What distinguishes an autobiography from a biography?

• An autobiography is written by another person.

• A biography is not factual.

• A biography is always about a fictional character.

• An autobiography is about the writer's own life.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What was Frederick Douglass's initial feeling before his speech?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Confident

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did the audience react to Frederick Douglass's speech?

• They were silent.

• They booed.

• They left the hall.

• They cheered.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What job was Frederick Douglass offered after his speech?

• Treasurer

• Secretary of the society

• Full-time lecturer

• Writer for the society

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

According to the author, how did Douglass's fear change as he spoke?

• It increased.

• It remained the same.

• It turned into excitement.

• It evaporated.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does being 'articulate' imply about a speaker?

• The speaker is humorous.

• The speaker communicates effectively.

• The speaker is unclear.

• The speaker is quiet.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the author's use of 'passionate' suggest about Douglass?

• He was bored.

• He was indifferent.

• He was disinterested.

• He was deeply engaged.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does a 'commanding presence' indicate about Douglass?

• He was disliked.

• He was ignored.

• He was barely noticed.

• He captivated the audience.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the author believe about Frederick Douglass as a speaker?

• He was poor.

• He was unremarkable.

• He was average.

• He was exceptional.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6