The figurative language identified in Part A which is metaphor tells us the following about how Douglass feels about knowledge: C. Douglass sees knowledge as a form of nourishment. bread can nourish people who are hungry and knowledge can nourish people who want to learn.
What the figurative language means
Douglass saw knowledge as a good tool for escaping the shackles of slavery and achieving personal freedom. Reading and learning provided him with an understanding of the world beyond his immediate circumstances.
Comparing knowledge to "gold" or "diamonds" highlights its perceived value as a means to transcend his limitations and achieve a higher station in life. He shares bread with the boys in exchange for being taught how to read and write.
Complete Question:
Part B: What does the figurative language identified in Part A tell us about how Douglass feels about knowledge?
A. Douglass knows that the boys should value knowledge as much as he does but they prefer bread.
B. Douglass knows that he needs to share knowledge, just like he shared bread with the boys in his neighborhood.
C. Douglass sees knowledge as a form of nourishment. bread can nourish people who are hungry and knowledge can nourish people who want to learn.
D. Douglass sees knowledge as something that can go stale if you do not use it, so he shares bread and knowledge with the boys in his neighborhood.