Question

question 9 of 10
read the following excerpt from frederick douglasss autobiography:
in hottest summer and coldest winter, i was kept almost
naked — no shoes, no stockings, no jacket, no trousers.
which of these is most clearly shown here?

a. subjectivity

b. sentimentality

c. imagery

d. formal diction

Explanation:

• Option A: Subjectivity involves personal opinions/biases, but the excerpt is a descriptive account, not subjective opinion.
• Option B: Sentimentality is overly emotional or nostalgic tone, which this excerpt lacks as it's a factual - like description of conditions.
• Option C: Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental pictures. The excerpt describes the lack of clothing in different seasons, helping readers visualize the situation.
• Option D: Formal diction uses sophisticated, formal language, but the excerpt has simple, direct language, not formal.

Answer:

C. Imagery