Writing Workshop: Summary

Question 1

Paraphrase the central idea. Use third-person.

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the central idea and details in your own words. Olaudah seeing the slave ship. Olaudah’s fear in the supporting details.

Question 2

Paraphrase the supporting details.

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I need more time to think about this question.

Question 3

Paraphrase the central idea.

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I need more time to think about this question.

Question 4

Check that you’ve used your own words and:

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pointed out that the captors look different.; noted that Olaudah’s fear causes him to faint.

Question 5

Paraphrase the central idea.

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The speaker feels hopeless and terrified as he suffers aboard the ship.

Question 6

Paraphrase the supporting details.

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He sees no hope of returning home, is forced below deck in foul-smelling conditions, becomes too sick to eat, and is beaten after refusing food.

Question 7

Check that you’ve used your own words and:

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noted his harsh treatment and environment.

Question 8

What about this summary makes it objective? Check the three best answers.

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The language doesn’t include the writer’s reactions or judgments.; The language includes only the emotions that Olaudah Equiano described.; The writer avoided using loaded language.

Writing Workshop: Summary Answers

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