Question

Read the following excerpt from A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an autobiography. Then, answer the question that follows.

I never saw my mother, to know her as such, more than four or five times in my life; and each of these times was very short in duration, and at night. She was hired by a Mr. Stewart, who lived about twelve miles from my home. She made her journeys to see me in the night, travelling the whole distance on foot, after the performance of her day's work.

Which rhetorical appeal or device does Frederick Douglass use in this description of his mother?

a
Irony, because he is saying something about his mother that is the opposite of what he means

b
Logos, because he presents only the facts about his encounters with his mother

c
Pathos, because he is emotional in his description of his relationship with his mother

d
Rhetorical question, because he wants the reader to think about his mother through a question

Answer 1

Frederick Douglass uses pathos in his description of his mother's efforts to see him, showcasing the emotional depth of his narrative and the impact of slavery on familial relationships.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the description of his mother, Frederick Douglass utilizes the rhetorical appeal of pathos to evoke an emotional response from the reader. He conveys the heartbreaking reality of the infrequent and fleeting encounters with his mother, further emphasizing the cruelty of slavery and its impact on family bonds. Despite the matter-of-fact details about the distances she travelled and the circumstances of their meetings, the emotional weight of these facts is what creates a compelling and affective narrative.

Answer 2

Answer: Im not entirely sure but I think its irony

Explanation: I have an a in this class and im in honors.