Answer: C. The words hideous, revolting, and false most affect the tone and meaning of this passage, so as to show the speaker's disgust over slavery.
Explanation:
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was an American social reformer, orator, abolitionist and writer. Having himself escaped from slavery in Maryland, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, famous for his oratory and antislavery writings.
On July 4th, 1852, he delivered a speech at the commemoration of signing of the Declaration of Independence. Â In the speech, he addressed the issue of slavery, and the injustice the slaves were subjected to. The use of words hideous, revolting and false, demonstrates his disgust over slavery.
