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In the third to last paragraph, Douglass described the type of rhetoric, or use of language, that he believes is fitting for this occasion. What type of rhetoric does Douglass say is appropriate? Why does he believe this type of rhetoric is approriate? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.

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Douglass states “…it is not light that is needed, but fire.” The clarifying light of reasoned, logical argumentation is not appropriate. Rather, acerbic, biting irony is the only thing which can wake the American people from their slumber.

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