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What does this passage reveal about the writer? Check all that apply.

A
where the writer was born
B
when the writer was born
C
that the writer was born into enslavement
D
that the writer desires to know his birthday
E
that white children know their birthday
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If you are responding to the prompt, what is your primary task?

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to appeal to common ground
B
to work toward shared goals
C
to write an analysis essay
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What type of evidence should you look for in the passage?

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details about Obama’s political agenda
B
information about current events and conditions
C
examples of rhetorical appeals and devices
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The main reason the author tells the US public about his experiences as an enslaved person is to

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establish his credibility as an expert on slavery.
B
provide historical context for the rise of slavery in the nation.
C
introduce his thesis that people must work to abolish slavery.
D
show awareness of his audience by revealing the inhumanity of slavery.
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appeal to the empathy of the audience by describing shared circumstances.
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According to the prompt, what is the primary purpose of the text?

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to unite people
B
to achieve reform
C
to celebrate his victory
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Use the highlighting tool to annotate the passage. Which statement best describes the writer’s use of a rhetorical device or technique?

A
The writer argues against the idea that the singing of enslaved people reflects joy.
B
The writer uses parallel structures to emphasize different purposes for singing.
C
The writer uses comparisons to convey the inescapable sorrow of slavery.
D
The writer uses transitional words and phrases to contrast perspectives on slavery.
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The writer uses repetition to connect his experiences with those of other enslaved people.
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What are characteristics of a closed thesis statement for a rhetorical analysis essay? Check all that apply.It presents the controlling idea of the essay.It acknowledges an opposing viewpoint.It identifies the subject of analysis.It states a clear position about a complex issue.It previews the main points that will develop the thesis.

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It presents the controlling idea of the essay.
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It acknowledges an opposing viewpoint.
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It identifies the subject of analysis.
D
It states a clear position about a complex issue.
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It previews the main points that will develop the thesis.
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Which statement added before the thesis statement would improve the introduction by providing relevant background?

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As a free man, he aligned himself with the abolitionist cause and used a pen to fight its battles.
B
Safely settled in New England, he married, found paid employment, and started a new life for himself.
C
He set out to share his experiences for a powerful purpose—to expose the cruel injustice of human enslavement.
D
He endeavored to show how far he had come from the chains of persecution to the unlimited potential of liberty.
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Which sentence should be added to end of the paragraph to more directly connect Douglass’s use of imagery to the main idea of the paragraph?

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It is through this image that Douglass evokes readers’ emotions, which in turn draws their attention to the plight of the enslaved.
B
Furthermore, Douglass describes the songs as a “testimony against slavery” to inform the reader as to the nature of the lyrics.
C
The enslaved people used this time of rest in the woods to freely express their resolve as a people to remain united.
D
The description of the scene provides readers with background information about the culture of the people.
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In an effort to establish trust with the reader, Douglass admits to not knowing the meaning of the songs when he was a young boy.
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The writer wants to revise the underlined sentence to improve clarity. Which of the following best accomplishes that goal?

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Douglass’s vivid images evoke an emotional response from readers.
B
His deliberate language creates vivid images for the reader.
C
His deliberate and creative language creates images. This evokes an emotional response in readers. In turn, they will feel sympathetic.
D
Douglass’s word choice creates an emotional and sympathetic response in his readers.
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Douglass’s purposeful and vivid imagery furthers his cause by evoking sympathy from the reader.

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