3. Reread the final paragraph. What effect does Equiano hope that his narrative will have on shaping the identity of early America? In your response, explain how this textual evidence relates to Equiano's appeal. Support
your response with textual evidence.

In the sentence, “studies show that non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or n.e.a.t. — a measure of how much energy people use to stand, fidget, walk to the car and otherwise move around without formally exercising — often (declines) substantially after weight loss, perhaps because the body thinks you are starving and directs you to stay still and conserve energy,” the word declines means a. deteriorates. b. improves. c. ascends. d. increases.