1. read the excerpt from narrative of the life of frederick douglass. in moments of agony, i envied my fellow-slaves for their stupidity. i have often wished myself a beast. i preferred the condition of the meanest reptile to my own. any thing, no matter what, to get rid of thinking! it was this everlasting thinking of my condition that tormented me. what effect do the words “beast” and “meanest reptile” have on the reader?

they emphasize the dehumanizing nature of slavery.

they suggest enslaved persons being obedient to a master.

they illustrate how angry masters often become.

they add frightening elements to an entertaining narrative.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.