Read the excerpt from narrative of the life of frederick douglass.

i was now left to my fate. i was all alone, and within the walls of a stone prison. but a few days before, and i was full of hope. i expected to have been safe in a land of freedom; but now i was covered with gloom, sunk down to the utmost despair.

the excerpt is considered a personal narrative because

a. it includes the author’s memories and impressions.
b. it includes important historical facts and details.
c. it includes researched facts about a famous person.
d. it includes fictional information and illustrations.