Which BEST identifrice and explains the function of the word flocking as it is used in this sentence?

Read this excerpt from the narrative of the life of frederick douglass. the more i read, the more i was led to abhor and detest my enslavers. . i loathed them as being the meanest as well as the most wicked of men. as i read and contemplated the subject, behold! that very discontentment which master hugh had predicted would follow my learning to read had already come, to torment and sting my soul to unutterable anguish. which statement best describes douglass's viewpoint? he believes that increased knowledge inspires a greater hatred of injustice. he believes that master hugh deeply regrets his harsh treatment and seeks to stop. he believes that master hugh’s cruel treatment is severely injuring his well-being. he believes that the material he reads is upsetting to him and master hugh.

The authors use the word “backbone” in lines 3 and 39 to indicate that

Keep your choice of a major there is probably no single correct choice. a ) to yourself. b) in perspective. c) based solely on the expectations of others. d) all of the answer choices are correct.