Question

Which quotation from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano contains the best example of using factual details support an emotional appeal? A. Often did I think many of the inhabitants of the deep much more happy than myself. B. I envied them the freedom they enjoyed, and as often wished I could change my condition for theirs. C. This heightened my wonder; and I was now more persuaded than ever, that I was in another world, and that every thing about me was magic. D. On a signal given (as the beat of a drum), the buyers rush at once into the yard where the slaves are confined, and make choice of that parcel they like best.…

Answer 1

Answer:

B). I envied them the freedom they enjoyed and as often wished I could change my condition for theirs.

Explanation:

In 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano,' the author primarily aims to oscillate public opinion regarding slavery and he accomplishes it employing emotional appeal to persuade the audience. In the sentence 'I envied the freedom they enjoyed...theirs,' the use of descriptive language exemplifies that the author aims to convince the audience emotionally by evoking their emotions that slaves were in such a good condition that he himself was jealous of them and desired to be like them. Thus, option B is the correct answer.