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3.4.3 test (cst): wrap-up: the american narrative
question 8 of 20
read the following excerpt from frederick douglasss narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave:
i shall never forget the ecstasy with which i received the intelligence that my old master (anthony) had determined to let me go to baltimore, to live with mr. hugh auld, brother to my old masters son-in-law, captain thomas auld.
which of the following statements best explains how douglass uses objectivity in this passage to convey his perspective?
a. he avoids romanticism by explaining the relationship between hugh and thomas.
b. he admits his emotion about baltimore, but does so in a measured, formal way.
c. he creates pathos by describing the authors \ecstasy\ about seeing hugh.
d. he refers to anthony as \my old master\ to establish his credibility.

Explanation:

Douglass uses "ecstasy" to express his emotion about going to Baltimore but balances it with objective details (e.g., identifying the masters and their relationships) in a formal tone. This measured presentation of emotion within a factual framework demonstrates his use of objectivity to convey perspective.

Answer:

B. He admits his emotion about Baltimore, but does so in a measured, formal way.