FD Barcavage

Why does FD use the narrative non-fiction structure to fulfill his purpose for the book? (To get them to join what?)

To get people to join the abolitionist movement.

Why does FD use the narrative non-fiction structure to fulfill his purpose for the book? (From what perspective?)

To tell the life of a slave is like from a slave.

Why does FD use the narrative non-fiction structure to fulfill his purpose for the book? ( What structure does he use?)

Story structure

Why does FD use the narrative non-fiction structure to fulfill his purpose for the book?

It is more engaging then a strict biographical. It allows him to show emotion and use story elements. (figurative language)

How did FD' use of autobiography as a literacy form influence the meaning of the passage?

The autobiography form allows for a focus on the persons life.

How does FD' style contribute to his tone?
In explaining the beating of Aunt Hester (tone)

Tone: devastated, threatened, traumatized, horrified

How does FD' style contribute to his tone?
In explaining the monthly food/clothing rationing?(tone)

Tone is matter of fact

How does FD' style contribute to his tone?
In explaining the beating of Aunt Hester (What does he use?)

Figurative language- imagery, very strong adjectives.

How does FD' style contribute to his tone?
In explaining the monthly food/clothing rationing? (what doesn't he use)

unbiased; lacks figurative language

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery? (Provide them with)

Provide them with food, clothing, shelter, (better off than homeland)

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery?(Religion)

Curse of ham (Curse of canaan)

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery? (They were happy because?)

sing songs

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery? (converted to)

converted to christianity

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery?(Appeal to persuasion)

logos appeal to reason

Counter arguments to the plantation owners. (Provide them with)

he tells how much food they get

Counter arguments to the plantation owners.( Curse of ham)

melado children become less like ham

Counter arguments to the plantation owners.( contentment)

songs of sadness

Counter arguments to the plantation owners. (Why they don't talk poorly)

they will be sold or beaten

Counter arguments to the plantation owners. (Why they speak well of plantation)

they dont want to be part of the worst plantation

Counter arguments to the plantation owners.
Appeal to persasion

Logos- used facts to contradict their facts.

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery? (Speak of masters)

Speak well of masters

Arguments used by plantation owners to justify slavery? (Speak of plantation)

speak well of plantation