Read lines 29–30 of Passage 1.
He dared the lightning in the lightning’s track,
And answered thunder with his thunder back.
Which statement describes the effect of the lines?
A) It demonstrates the drive to win no matter the cost.
B) It expresses a desire to understand the enemy’s viewpoint.
C) It suggests the power to respond to injustice with equal force.
D) It shows the will to keep moving forward even when it’s difficult.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Read lines 55–62 from Passage 1.
Oh, Douglass, thou hast PASSed beyond the shore,
But still thy voice is ringing o’er the veil
Thou’st taught thy race how high her hopes may soar;
And bade her seek the heights, nor faint, nor fail.
She will not fail, she heeds thy stirring cry,
She knows thy guardian spirit will right her God,
And, rising from beneath the chast’ning rod,
She stretches out her bleeding hands to God!
What is the effect of the imagery in this excerpt?
A) It gives insight into the acts that defined Douglass’s life.
B) It emphasizes how Douglass’s message continues to reach people.
C) It provides a creative comparison of the different ways to see Douglass.
D) It creates rhythm that helps strengthen the impact of the poet’s message.

Part B
Which line from Passage 1 best supports the answer to Part A?
A) Oh, Douglass, thou hast PASSed beyond the shore, (line 55)
B) But still thy voice is ringing o’er the veil (line 56)
C) She will not fail, she heeds thy stirring cry, (line 59)
D) And, rising from beneath the chast’ning rod, (line 61)

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