"Ain't I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth
"Follow the Drinking Gourd" - song

Frederick Douglass: take background notes in class, read the excerpt from his narrative (pages 573-560), make a timeline with 10-15 events from the excerpt, answer the following questions in complete sentences & to the best of your ability. The BEST ANSWERS will cite specific evidence from the narrative as support.

1. How did Frederick's Feelings about himself change over the course excerpt? Cite Specific evidence from the narrative.
2. describe a choice that Frederick makes & then analyze specifically what that choice shows about what kind of person Frederick is.
3. If you were to pick one word to describe Douglass, what would it be & why? Note: your answer for 2 & 3 must be different.
4. Describe the author's language.
   A. Is it formal or informal? Give an example.
   B. Is it concise or elaborate? Give an example.
   C. Is it objective or subjective? Give an example.
5. Keeping in mind his purpose, why does Douglass choose to use the kind of language that he uses? What does his language prove about him?
6. Give a modern day situation where a person might read this narrative & feel inspired by Douglass.

Timeline due 11/5&6

Slave Narrative Packet