Question

which is the best example of frederick douglass avoiding emotion while writing about an emotional experience?
a. the thought of owning a pair of trousers was great indeed!
b. we sailed out of miles river for baltimore on a saturday morning.
c. i was probably between seven and eight years old when i left colonel lloyds plantation.
d. i suffered much from hunger, but much more from cold.

Explanation:

• Option A: The use of "great indeed" shows emotion.
• Option B: This is a simple factual statement without emotional language.
• Option C: The use of "probably" gives a personal and somewhat emotional (in terms of recollection) touch.
• Option D: The words "suffered" show emotional experience.

Answer:

B. We sailed out of Miles River for Baltimore on a Saturday morning.