Question

1. in seventh paragraph, douglass’s parallel structure further develops his purpose by a. highlighting the difference between enslaved americans’ sentiments toward america on the 4th of july b. contrast contemporaneous experiences of americans with their experiences under british rule before the revolutionary war c. juxtaposing douglass’s personal opinions of a free democracy with southerners’ d. slowly building toward his charge that “there is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the united states” e. contrasting lyrical language with strident diction to demonstrate the gravity of enslaved americans’ predicament

Explanation:

Douglass used parallel structure to emphasize the disparity in the feelings of enslaved Americans on the 4th of July, a day of supposed national celebration. The parallel construction helps to highlight this contrast effectively.

Answer:

a. Highlighting the difference between enslaved Americans’ sentiments toward America on the 4th of July