Question

Read this passage from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which describes Sophia Auld:

The fatal poison of irresponsible power was already in her hands. That cheerful eye, under the influence of slavery, soon became red with rage; that voice, made all of sweet accord, changed to one of harsh and horrid discord; and that angelic face gave place to that of a demon.

Which question can be asked while reading to help identify its main idea?


How do the words that Douglass uses in this passage reveal his attitude towards Auld?


What is the most important point Douglass makes about how slavery affected Auld?


Who or what is part of Douglass's memoir mostly about?


What extra information does Douglass provide about the way Sophia Auld looks?

Answer 1

The most important point of how slavery affected Auld.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is What is the most important point Douglass makes about how slavery affected Auld?

Step-by-step explanation:

What this passage shows is how Sophia went from being a kind woman who did not know about slavery, taught her to read and treated her well, to be a demon to him.

The influence of slavery on Sophia made her feel an uncontrollable power, used badly. She became a person full of hate and horror.