Question

How does Douglass's credibility affect his purpose?

A. By revealing his education and positioning himself above his
listeners, he shows that his arguments are worthy of
consideration.
B. By showing that he is educated yet humble, he conveys that it's
possible for slaves to improve their lot in life easily.
C. By challenging his audience's assumptions about him, he shows
that owning slaves is the same as owning people like him.
D. By demonstrating his understanding of his audience's perspective,
he shows his support for the status quo.

Answer 1

D. By demonstrating his understanding of his audience's perspective,

he shows his support for the status quo.

Step-by-step explanation:

Douglass establishes his credibility by reminding his audience what he has in common with them (citizenship)and what he has in common with enslaved African Americans (By how he was once enslaved).

Answer 2

By challenging his audience's assumptions about him, he shows that owning slaves is the same as owning people like him.

Step-by-step explanation: