Through his depiction of slavery's demeaning effect on both slaves and slave owners, frederick douglass was
attempting to convince
to share his position
other slaves who could read
the governments of other nations
people without strong views on slavery
abolitionist who wanted to make slavery illegal

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

Who said this in of pride & prejudice, and what type of irony does it show? “you mistake me, my dear. i have a high respect for your nerves. they are my old friends. i have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.” a.mrs. bennet: situational irony b.mr. bingley: dramatic irony c.elizabeth: proverbial irony d.mr. bennet: verbal irony

Which statements about the controlling idea of a text are true? check all that apply.