Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
The paper became my meat and my drink. My soul was set all on fire.
What is the meaning of the figurative language in this passage?
Responses
Reading pro-slavery editorials made Douglass furious.
Reading pro-slavery editorials made Douglass furious.,
Reading the words of others who agreed with him inspired Douglass.
Reading the words of others who agreed with him inspired Douglass.,
Reading what others wrote made Douglass feel hungry.
Reading what others wrote made Douglass feel hungry.,
Learning to read caused Douglass real pain.