Question

question 15
the precepts of douglasss slaveowner changed his mistresss view of teaching slaves to read.the underlined word in this sentence means _____.
principles, rules, ideas
attitude, behavior
clever plan
no answer text provided.

Explanation:

The word "precepts" generally refers to principles, rules, or ideas that guide behavior or thought. In the context of the sentence about Douglass's slave - owner influencing his mistress's view on teaching slaves to read, "principles, rules, ideas" is the most appropriate definition.

Answer:

Principles, rules, ideas