What is the main way in which Douglass supports his argument in his Fourth of July speech? A. He lists various arguments made in defense of slavery, showing each to be without merit, even ridiculous.
B. He offers conclusive proof that enslaved persons are legally entitled to equal rights, based on the Declaration of Independence.
C.
He shows that enslaved persons feel excluded on the Fourth of July, despite a natural desire to belong.
D. He provides detailed evidence of the suffering that enslaved persons endure under slavery, despite their rights.
Part B
In what way does the strategy identified in Part A help Douglass to effectively achieve his purpose?
A. He helps listeners understand the realities of slavery, focusing on its brutality and evil, so that they will adopt his point of view.
B. He helps listeners consider the claims of enslaved persons to equal rights, evaluating the strength of the claim, so that they will take
action.
C. He elicits sympathy for enslaved persons from listeners, ensuring that their reaction will lead them to take action.
D. He helps listeners see the contradiction in thinking of enslaved persons as property, leading listeners to adopt his point of view.