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Which answer choice describes a moment of situational irony in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

Douglass finds that he will have to work as a field hand after trying to avoid field work his whole life.

Mr. Covey tries to whip Douglass for being disrespectful, but Douglass fights back, which makes Mr. Covey respect him.

Mr. Covey tries to tame a team of unbroken oxen by giving them to Douglass, even though he has no experience with oxen.

Mr. Covey's attempts to break Douglass's will with oppressive violence only serve to inspire Douglass to seek his freedom.

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Answer:

Mr. Covey's attempts to break Douglass's will with oppressive violence only serve to inspire Douglass to seek his freedom.

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Answer: D: Mr Covey's attempts to break Douglass's will with opressive violence only serve to inspire Douglass to seek his freedom.

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