Which of the following words BEST describes Douglass's tone in his autobiography?

bitter and bold

passionate and determined

worried and anxious

whimsical and witty

The answer is: passionate and determined.

In literature, the tone refers to the attitude of the writer towards a subject, which is usually conveyed through the choice of words.

In "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself," the author speaks in an honest, committed manner. He has been able to learn to read and write, so he is persistent that black people can become literate as well. As a result, he exhibits a resolute perspective and encourages people to take action against the slavery system.