Read the following passage from Douglass's speech:
Your fathers staked their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, on the cause of their country.
How does Douglass's use of pronouns in this passage support his purpose?
A.
Douglass uses "your" to heighten the importance of the statement.
B.
Douglass uses "your" to encourage his listeners to feel a connection between the founding fathers and African Americans.
C.
Douglass uses "your" to encourage the audience to respect the slaves' ancestry.
D.
Douglass uses "your" to remind his audience of what they should value.
B.
Douglass uses "your" to encourage his listeners to feel a connection between the founding fathers and African Americans.