Why was it crucial for slave narratives to include a title page stating that the story was either written by the narrator or transcribed by someone close to them, often a white person?

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To ensure the writer received financial compensation.To establish the authenticity of the experiences described.To allow slaveholders to challenge the accuracy of the accounts.To protect the narrator from being captured again.None of the above.

Explanation

Including a title page that affirmed the narrative was either penned by the narrator or recorded by a trusted individual was essential to convince readers that the events described were genuine and trustworthy.