In the northeastern united states, autumn is particularly colorful. leaves change from green to red and orange, and many americans take scenic fall foliage trips. in japan, a similar phenomenon takes place in the spring. cherry trees erupt in a shower of pink, and the entire country celebrates the arrival of sakura, or cherry blossoms. though autumn leaves are admired in the united states, they are seen as just a pretty seasonal display. in japan, on the other hand, cherry blossoms have much greater significance; the flowers are deeply rooted in japan's culture and philosophy. since as far back as the eighth century, sakura have symbolized change and beauty, new beginnings, and the circle of life. the blossoms have been celebrated in japanese paintings, poems, and tea ceremonies for centuries.

Read the excerpt from frederick douglass’s speech “what to the slave is the fourth of july? ”go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the old world, travel through south america, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, america reigns without a rival.what is one way that douglass achieves his purpose of persuading the reader to see his point of view? by relating as many facts and statistics to the reader as possibleby using familiar and casual language to make the reader feel comfortableby using gentle language to evoke a sense of calm and tranquilityby repeating the word “you” to directly relate to the reader