Read this excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
In the same book, I met with one of Sheridan's mighty speeches on and in behalf of Catholic emancipation. These were choice documents to me. I read them over and over again with unabated interest. They gave tongue to interesting thoughts of my own soul, which had frequently flashed through my mind, and died away for want of utterance.
Which statement best describes Douglass's viewpoint?
He disagrees with the religious beliefs expressed in Sheridan’s speeches.
He believes the best way to learn to read is through the study of speeches.
He understands the importance of memorization as a part of learning.
He enjoys finding words for his own thoughts on emancipation.
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Based on the given excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, the statement that best describes Douglass's viewpoint is:
He enjoys finding words for his own thoughts on emancipation.
Explanation: In the excerpt, Douglass expresses his fascination with Sheridan's speeches on Catholic emancipation, stating that they were "choice documents" to him. He reads them repeatedly with unabated interest because they give "tongue to interesting thoughts of [his] own soul" that he had been unable to express. This suggests that Douglass appreciates finding the words and ideas in the speeches that correspond to his own thoughts and emotions regarding emancipation.
Well, A is obviously incorrect. Everything in this passage indicates positive ideas as Douglass reads.
Cross it out, think about the other three, and cross out the obviously wrong ones. Let us know what you decide.