Frederick Douglass - Freedom's Voice

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Who was Frederick Douglass?

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Frederick Douglass was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who escaped from slavery and became a leader in the abolitionist movement.

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What is the significance of Douglass's autobiography?

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Douglass's autobiography, 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' highlighted the brutal realities of slavery and helped to advance the abolitionist cause.

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What does the term 'abolition' mean?

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Abolition refers to the movement to end slavery and the slave trade.

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What role did newspapers play in the abolitionist movement?

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Newspapers published articles that raised awareness about the injustices of slavery and promoted the abolitionist cause.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' and is used to indicate negation.

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What does 'unequal' mean?

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Unequal means not the same or not equal in status, value, or quantity.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points or ideas of a text.

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What is the purpose of a text structure?

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Text structure helps organize information in a way that makes it easier to understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is chronology?

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Chronology is a text structure that presents events in the order they occurred.

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What is compare/contrast text structure?

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Compare/contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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