Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
What effect does Douglass's use of the word "blotted"
have on the narrative?
I had two sisters and one brother, that lived in the same
house with me, but the early separation of us from our
mother had well nigh blotted the fact of our relationship
from our memories.
O It creates the image of an unbreakable bond
between Douglass and his family
O It reminds the reader of the efforts that Douglass
made to learn to write.
o it implies that Douglass and his siblings nearly forgot
about their early lives.
o It emphasizes that Douglass felt he could rewrite
elements of his past.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.