Question

read this excerpt from narrative of the life of frederick douglass. the paper became my meat and my drink. my soul was set all on fire. what is the meaning of the figurative language in this passage? reading the words of others who agreed with him inspired douglass. learning to read caused douglass real pain. reading what others wrote made douglass feel hungry. reading pro - slavery editorials made douglass furious.

Explanation:

The phrase "the paper became my meat and my drink" is a metaphor, showing that reading was essential and nourishing to Douglass. "My soul was set all on fire" is a hyperbole indicating great inspiration. It implies that reading the words of like - minded people inspired him.

Answer:

Reading the words of others who agreed with him inspired Douglass.