Question

Read Slave is the Fourth of July. What is one effect of Douglass's use of contradictions in the introduction of his speech?

A. The contradictions show that Douglass is difficult to understand in this speech.
B. The contradictions underscore his lack of preparation.
C. The contradictions challenge his audience's assumptions about him.
D. The contractions highlight the complexity of the situation of slavery.

Answer 1

The contradictions challenge his audience's assumptions about him.

Option (c);

Step-by-step explanation:

• Fourth of July is celebrated as American Independence Day and Frederick Douglass was the black American leader was invited to deliver a speech on this day.
• But he refused to celebrate on this day and said that he will mourn until all the slaves are liberated.
• Thus, one effect of Douglass's use of contradictions in his speech is that contradictions challenge the audience's assumptions about him.
• He delivered his speech on the fifth of July and he said that there are several black slaves in the country.
• Only when all the slaves will be liberated, he will celebrate.