You will answer 7 short answer section about the book and its author. The questions will ask you to critically analyze the book and its author. Answer each section separately as each section will be graded separately. Answers placed in the wrong location will not get credit.
i attached the instrutions and the book
Questions to answer
1.)Think of what is a major point the author wanted the reader to understand AND is a major part of the book. A main idea is something that you can argue/debate over with similar or different evidences. A main idea is NOT just the subject matter or the theme of a book.
2.)What is a SECOND MAIN IDEA of the book?
(Think of what is a major point the author wanted the reader to understand AND is a major part of the book. A main idea is something that you can argue/debate over with similar or different evidences. A main idea is NOT just the subject matter or the theme of a book.)
3.)What was happening in the North in 1850-1860 in regards to the issue of slavery? Explain TWO different things and how they related to slavery.
(You should do a little research about this before you answer this question.)
3.)What was Douglass goal in writing this book? How well did the book achieved its goal? If anything, what could have the author done differently to achieve his goal better?
Answer all the questions above. (Think about: When was the book FIRST published. Why did he wrote the book. What was he trying to accomplish.
4.)What was happening during his during his life that made him decide to write his autobiography. What happened to him after he published his story. Do NOT say that he wanted future reader to know his story or that he just enjoy writing.)
5.) Who was the intended audience? Why do you think so? How was the book received by the audience?
Be specific in which group of Americans he was aiming this book at and explain why you think that is the target audience. Answer all the questions above.
(Make a conclusion based upon what was happening in 1850-1860. Think about what happened to Douglass after this book was published. You should do a little research about who read his books before you answer this question. Do NOT say he wanted everyone to read it or future readers.)
6.)What is the authors style? Evaluate the quality of the writing style by using some of the following standards: coherence, clarity, originality, forcefulness, conciseness, fullness of development, and fluidity.
Address at least TWO of the standards and EXPLAIN why you think so. This is about his writing style, word choices, grammar, sentence structure, word images, or/and organization of the book. This is not about the message itself.
7.) How did the book affect you? Were any previous ideas you had on the subject changed, abandoned, or reinforced due to this book? What personal experiences youve had relate to the subject?
There is no wrong answer, except if you do not answer this question.
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