Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery”.In the first narrative of my experience in slavery, written nearly forty years ago, and in various writings since, I have given the public what I considered very good reasons for withholding the manner of my escape. In substance these reasons were, first, that such publication at any time during the existence of slavery might be used by the master against the slave, and prevent the future escape of any who might adopt the same means that I did.Which statement best describes the speaker’s viewpoint in this excerpt?
Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”Passing over many of the interesting incidents on the road, suffice it to say, he arrived safely in this city, on New Year's night, 1857, about two hours before day break (the telegraph having announced his coming from Harrisburg), having been a week on the way. The night he arrived was very cold; besides, the Underground train, that morning, was about three hours behind time; in waiting for it, entirely out in the cold, a member of the Vigilance Committee thought he was frosted. But when he came to listen to the story of the Fugitive's sufferings, his mind changed.The details in the excerpt show readers that the member of the Vigilance Committee:
Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”This daring bondman, rather than submit to his oppressor any longer, perilled his life as above stated. Where he crossed the river was about a half a mile wide. Where could be found in history a more noble and daring struggle for Freedom?Which statement about the point of view in this passage is true?
Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery.”In order to avoid this fatal scrutiny on the part of railroad officials, I arranged with Isaac Rolls, a Baltimore hackman, to bring my baggage to the Philadelphia train just on the moment of starting, and jumped upon the car myself when the train was in motion. Had I gone into the station and offered to purchase a ticket, I should have been instantly and carefully examined, and undoubtedly arrested. In choosing this plan I considered the jostle of the train, and the natural haste of the conductor, in a train crowded with passengers, and relied upon my skill and address in playing the sailor, as described in my protection, to do the rest.Which correctly describes the point of view in this excerpt?
Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery.”In the first narrative of my experience in slavery, written nearly forty years ago, and in various writings since, I have given the public what I considered very good reasons for withholding the manner of my escape. In substance these reasons were, first, that such publication at any time during the existence of slavery might be used by the master against the slave, and prevent the future escape of any who might adopt the same means that I did. The second reason was, if possible, still more binding to silence: the publication of details would certainly have put in peril the persons and property of those who assisted... My success was due to address rather than courage, to good luck rather than bravery.How does the speaker feel about his early writings about his escape now that he is older?
Readers can tell that a text is written in first-person point of view when the narrator
How is the nonfictional text similar to the fictional text?
What viewpoint do Frederick Douglass and the fugitive, William Dixon share during their conversation in "My Escape from Slavery”?
Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”In very desperate straits many new inventions were sought after by deep-thinking and resolute slaves, determined to be free at any cost. But it must here be admitted, that, in looking carefully over the more perilous methods resorted to, Robert Brown, alias Thomas Jones, stands second to none, with regard to deeds of bold daring. Which statement best describes Robert Brown’s viewpoint in the story?
How are the fictional text in "The People Could Fly” and nonfictional text in "Crossing the River” similar?
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