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In the context of the given text, what is a metaphor?
In the context of the given text, what is a metaphor?
- A type of writing that uses narration and description to describe events and emotions
- A comparison between two things using the words like, as, or resembles
- A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are essentially different (correct)
- A direct comparison between two things without the use of any figurative language
Based on the given text, which technique does Frederick Douglass primarily use to describe a series of related events?
Based on the given text, which technique does Frederick Douglass primarily use to describe a series of related events?
- Description
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Narration (correct)
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
- A simile directly compares two things, while a metaphor indirectly compares two things
- A simile uses the words like, as, or resembles, while a metaphor does not (correct)
- A metaphor makes a comparison between two unalike things, while a simile makes a comparison between two similar things
- There is no difference between a metaphor and a simile
What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?
What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'The moon was a ghostly galleon'?
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'The moon was a ghostly galleon'?
What effect does using metaphors have on writing?
What effect does using metaphors have on writing?
What did Douglass do for the first time in his life at line 45?
What did Douglass do for the first time in his life at line 45?
Why does Douglass ignore Covey’s calls and threats (lines 54-60)?
Why does Douglass ignore Covey’s calls and threats (lines 54-60)?
Why didn’t Douglass bleed to death?
Why didn’t Douglass bleed to death?
What does Douglass mean when he says his appearance would move anyone but someone with a 'heart of iron' (line 71)?
What does Douglass mean when he says his appearance would move anyone but someone with a 'heart of iron' (line 71)?
Why did Mr. Thomas choose to send Douglass back?
Why did Mr. Thomas choose to send Douglass back?
Who is Sandy Jenkins. What does he give Douglass to help him prevent any future beatings by Mr. Covey?
Who is Sandy Jenkins. What does he give Douglass to help him prevent any future beatings by Mr. Covey?
Why does Douglass come to believe in the superstition that the root has the power to protect him from beatings?
Why does Douglass come to believe in the superstition that the root has the power to protect him from beatings?
What did Sandy Jenkins advise the narrator to do in order to avoid being whipped by Mr. Covey?
What did Sandy Jenkins advise the narrator to do in order to avoid being whipped by Mr. Covey?
What was the narrator's initial reaction to Sandy's advice about carrying the root?
What was the narrator's initial reaction to Sandy's advice about carrying the root?
What was Mr. Covey's surprising conduct when he met the narrator on Sunday morning?
What was Mr. Covey's surprising conduct when he met the narrator on Sunday morning?
What happened on Monday morning that led to a confrontation between the narrator and Mr. Covey?
What happened on Monday morning that led to a confrontation between the narrator and Mr. Covey?
What was the effect of the narrator's unexpected resistance on Mr. Covey?
What was the effect of the narrator's unexpected resistance on Mr. Covey?
How did Hughes react when the narrator kicked him close under the ribs?
How did Hughes react when the narrator kicked him close under the ribs?
What was Bill's response when Mr. Covey called upon him for assistance during the confrontation?
What was Bill's response when Mr. Covey called upon him for assistance during the confrontation?
What motivated Mr. Covey to try and tie up the narrator in the stable?
What motivated Mr. Covey to try and tie up the narrator in the stable?
What was Bill's rationale for refusing to assist Mr. Covey during the confrontation?
What was Bill's rationale for refusing to assist Mr. Covey during the confrontation?
What was Mr. Covey's reaction after confronting the narrator for nearly two hours?
What was Mr. Covey's reaction after confronting the narrator for nearly two hours?
What was significant about the way Mr. Covey treated the narrator after their confrontation?
What was significant about the way Mr. Covey treated the narrator after their confrontation?
What is the main event that leads to the change in Mr. Covey's course towards the speaker?
What is the main event that leads to the change in Mr. Covey's course towards the speaker?
What was the speaker's primary reason for wanting to go to his master after being mistreated by Mr. Covey?
What was the speaker's primary reason for wanting to go to his master after being mistreated by Mr. Covey?
What does the speaker reveal about Mr. Covey's reaction when he sought protection from his master?
What does the speaker reveal about Mr. Covey's reaction when he sought protection from his master?
What physical condition did the speaker experience after breaking down while working in the fields?
What physical condition did the speaker experience after breaking down while working in the fields?
What action did Mr. Covey take when the speaker was unable to continue working?
What action did Mr. Covey take when the speaker was unable to continue working?
How far did the speaker have to walk in order to reach his master's store after leaving Mr. Covey's place?
How far did the speaker have to walk in order to reach his master's store after leaving Mr. Covey's place?
What was the speaker's appearance when he arrived at his master's store seeking protection?
What was the speaker's appearance when he arrived at his master's store seeking protection?
What was Mr. Covey doing when the speaker attempted to escape?
What was Mr. Covey doing when the speaker attempted to escape?
What did Mr. Covey threaten when he discovered the speaker attempting to escape?
What did Mr. Covey threaten when he discovered the speaker attempting to escape?
How did the speaker feel when he made up his mind to let Mr. Covey do his worst?
How did the speaker feel when he made up his mind to let Mr. Covey do his worst?
What was Mr. Covey doing while the slaves were fanning wheat?
What was Mr. Covey doing while the slaves were fanning wheat?
What work were Bill Smith, William Hughes, Eli, and the speaker engaged in on one of the hottest days of August?
What work were Bill Smith, William Hughes, Eli, and the speaker engaged in on one of the hottest days of August?
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