C. to persuade.
It is trying to persuade you to choose one topic over the other by providing facts and/or opinions to the reader.
The answer of what will happen after the story is the resolution (what became of it)
Answer:
Passover
Explanation:
In Frederick Douglass' speech, he makes a reference to Passover. Jewish people celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their people being freed. This is a biblical reference that serves to emphasize Douglass' understanding of the importance of July 4th to his audience, which they can relate to.