Question

Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.
That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.—You, who are universally read, and as universally admired—you could not fail—Dear Sir, think in me you behold the uplifted hands of thousands of my brother Moors.—Grief (you pathetically observe) is eloquent;—figure to yourself their attitudes;—hear their supplicating addresses!—alas!—you cannot refuse.
What is Sancho's purpose for writing?
a. to critique one of Sterne’s books
b. to convince Sterne to write about slavery
c. to thank Sterne for speaking against slavery
d. to talk Sterne into giving money to charity

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

Ignatius Sancho was the first Black Briton to vote in the British elections in the 18th century. He earned his eligibility to vote based on property qualification (right to vote based on the ownership of property).

In 1766, Sancho wrote the letters to Lawrence Sterne encouraging him to write more about slavery and its abolition. Sterne was an Anglican Clergyman and a novelist. So, Sancho urged Sterne in his letter to use his gift of writing to write about slavery.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation:

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