In the spirit of Douglass’ talent and passion for delivering speeches, write an antislavery speech
that would have been delivered in 1860. Your speech must include the information from the text
as an example of the cruelty of slavery and as proof as to why slavery should be ended.
In the spirit of Douglass’ talent and passion for writing, write an editorial (a piece of writing
intended to promote an opinion or perspective) from the year 1860. Your editorial must include
the information from the text as an example of the cruelty of slavery and as proof as to why
slavery should be ended.
Hello there.
Why is it important to select a topic that has a broad scope?
To incorporate general as well as focused information on the topic.
Answer:
It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking to the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it was already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this discovery made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well in this town; luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly asked him the way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the way?” “Yes,” I said, “since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,” he said, and turned away with a sudden shout, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Maecenas himself wrote in both prose and verse. Her prose was quite lyrical, almost poetic in a way. Usually I prefer poetry, but this prose was beautifully written. ... After reading Linda's most recent novel, I was so inspired that I began to write prose myself.
