1. How does Douglass make the reader care about his narrative in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?" Find three specific examples in the text and explain how these examples make the reader care. 2. Where in the story does Douglass use the rhetorical device of "unifying 2+2" as described in the Stanton video? How does Douglass make the rhetorical device work?

3. What would you say is Douglass's spine? Discuss an example from the story that reveals Douglass's spine to the reader.

4. Consider Stanton's story. What is his spine? Discuss a point in the video where Stanton reveals his spine to the viewer.

5. What promises do Stanton and Douglass make to their audiences and how does each author fulfill his promise with regards to the narrative?