Question

read the excerpt from frederick douglass’s speech “what to the slave is the fourth of july?”
go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the old world, travel through south america, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, america reigns without a rival.
which of the following best describes douglass’s word choice in this excerpt?
○ pleasant
○ clever
○ casual
○ lighthearted

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass's word choice here uses strong, critical language to highlight the hypocrisy and barbarity of America's practices. "Clever" fits as his wording is strategic (e.g., comparing across regions to emphasize his point) rather than pleasant (too critical), casual (formal rhetoric), or lighthearted (serious tone).

Answer:

B. clever