1.part a read these sentences from paragraph 3 of the passage. what he most loved, that i most hated. that which to him was a great evil, to be carefully shunned, was to me a great good, to be diligently sought; and the argument which he so warmly urged, against my learning to read, only served to inspire me with a desire and determination to learn. which definition best expresses the connotative meaning of the word warmly as the author uses it in the second sentence? lovingly and gently quietly and seriously angrily and pointedly impatiently and quickly part b what effect does the author's use of the word warmly have on the meaning of this passage? it shows that mr. auld realizes that his wife may be right about douglass. it shows that mr. auld has genuinely warm feelings for douglass. it shows that mr. auld wants douglass to have a good future. it shows that mr. auld feels strongly that douglass should not learn to read. 2.reread the first two paragraphs of the passage. how does this opening section develop the central idea of the passage? it shows the mean-spirited attitude of mr. auld and sets the stage for the central idea: the cruelty of white slaveholders. it explains how douglass comes to understand that white people take advantage of ignorance to keep black people enslaved. it describes douglass's relationship with mr. and mrs. auld and introduces the central idea: douglass's resentment of mr. and mrs. auld. it shows that douglass is a quick learner and sets the stage for the passage's exploration of how douglass learns to read. 3.read these sentences from paragraph 2 of the passage. from that moment, i understood the pathway from slavery to freedom. it was just what i wanted, and i got it at a time when i the least expected it. whilst i was saddened by the thought of losing the aid of my kind mistress, i was gladdened by the invaluable instruction which, by the merest accident, i had gained from my master. which statement best describes the intent of the sentences? they provide background information about events that occur in paragraph 1. they explain douglass's interpretation of the events that occur in paragraph 1. the sentences contrast with douglass's view of the events in paragraph 1. the sentences give an example of the claim presented in paragraph 1. 4.with which statements would roosevelt most likely agree? select each correct answer. most relief efforts should be at the state and local government levels. the banking industry should be more strictly regulated. a strong executive is needed to lead the country. the private sector should lead the economic recovery. congress is unable to create a sound economic development plan.