Iwas probably between seven and eight years old when i left colonel lloyd's plantation. i left it with joy. 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 master's son-in-law, captain thomas auld. i received this information about three days before my departure. they were three of the happiest days i ever enjoyed. i spent the most part of all these three days in the creek, washing off the plantation scurf, and preparing myself for my departure.

which detail from the passage is evidence that douglass experiences optimism despite his circumstances?

i was probably between seven and eight years old when i left colonel lloyd's plantation.
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. .
i received this information about three days before my departure.
i spent the most part of all these three days in the creek, washing off the plantation scurf, and preparing myself for my departure.

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

What phrase from "speech after being convicted of voting" most engages the audience's sense of pathos, or their emotions?

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