They assured the man to show they actually care about what he has to say.

The colored man was used to obeying the white man and felt as if he did something wrong

A use of diction, not really a word but is used to display how they talked during this time.

The author uses strong words to describe the beatings and struggles African American slaves went through

Stats of slavery is being shown in the text giving a small description of the situations that occurred in those times.

The music comparison is saying they have a different sound that brings a good environment.

Writer is mentioning the slaves who fought for their rights and made an impact on slavery.

The wording the writer is using is confusing and you have to analyze to understand.

Is this trying to say he has a good Soul?

Wild fields referring to slave fields?

Gave the violets a human characteristic of being shy.

Comparing slavery to the holocaust?

Narrator telling Christ he needs them is f saying make me suffer not them?

Reference to keeping mouth closed and saying nothing about slavery.

I believe the narrator is trying to say even though slavery is horrible, once something that was beneficial to them happened or that they enjoyed it brought a second of joy or a "brightside"

Just as other slaves, the slave owners did not care for the feelings of the slaves. The narrator is separated from her birth father due to slave trading.

The previous hardships she's gone through slavery still sticks to her head. Makes you think of the impact slavery had on other people besides the narrator.

Although it says she is no longer a child, she is a cbild. But the way the slave owners treat her it would make you believe she is the same age as an adult.

A reference to slaves being an object just as past stories.

Speaks as if the narrator is a maid or personal assistant but is a normal individual.

An example of how songs were used to bring slaves and people in general together.

Henry was much more intelligent and spoke more fluently than other characters in the story, this description shows some of the characteristics carried by Henry.

The dialogue of characters other than Henry shows the accent of each character.

Mr. Walker and other slave owners saw the slaves as flesh and nothing more as if they had no soul or emotions.

This is referring to the other slaves but this could possibly be used as a way of showing how others see them.

In previous stories slaves were not treated as well as Mr. Walker. They still are treated badly but better than others.

Another religious reference which can be connected to some of our previous stories, seems like teir is a pattern with religion back in this time. Slaves would resort to God for encouragement.

Spirits, this poem could be referring to fallen slaves and soldiers.

The treatment received by some slaves was sadly passed down to the children as they had to grow in the same environment.

Henry is addressing slaves to make a stand instead of holding their thoughts in on slavery and overcoming slavery.

Freedom could speak but the slaves were not speaking which is the address Henry was attempting to bring.

The document could have came across as war like because of the pshing of violence from African American slaves

A description of whites back in slavery during this time period and throughout African American slavery.

This can be connected with African Americans also because of the connection of the amount of African American talent in the present.

Negress referring to a black woman as if connectingg to the word goddess?

The location connects with our previous story, any connections?

Seems as if not only did he want to further his career he wanted to get away from the racial actions occurring in America

The reference of "North and the South" refers to how far Allens hymn's traveled. Reaching such a big audience changes the perspective of how they look at the situations sung in Allens hymns.

Slang genre meaning something you can sing all the time?

The "sword" I don't believe is referring to an actual sword, connecting it to the attackers?

This statement in my words is saying, they reveal their identity and show that they are the ones causing such violence, looking superior.

Musketry referring to the ancient guns used back then. But the way they use it seems as if it's a skill.

Phillis seems to be describing a memorable night, I assume it is memorable due to the descriptive details used of the ocean and its sounds

Who is the goddess? Related to Washington?

What is refulgent? Refulgent - Shining brightly

2 of the five people were able to escpape but what happened to their lives after escaping?

What does fout mean?

Narrator seems to have some connection with characters because he knows so much about each individual.

The narrator believes his stories and problems offend us (the reader). The narrator is using some descriptive moments that he believes is unsuitable for the reader.

Were magicians the only source of help back in this time? Did everyone believe in their work?

Magicians seemed to believable back in this time. "Though we had no places of public worship". African Americans were taken of their privilege to celebrate their religion.

The spelling of the author, he uses a unique style

Why are the boats so small? Were they all made like this?

Why is the narrator leaving on Christmas?