Read this passage:It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"Which literary element is most clearly used in this passage?A.DeductionB.An analogyC.A rhetorical questionD.Rhythm

It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"What rhetorical strategy is Susan B. Anthony using in the passage?A.RepetitionB.QuestioningC.LogosD.Anaphora

Read this passage:The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? I scarcely believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not.Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"What element does Susan B. Anthony include in this passage to strengthen her argument?A.Deductive reasoningB.A rhetorical questionC.Sound repetitionD.Anecdotal evidence

The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? I scarcely believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not.Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"Which element of a strong argument does Susan B. Anthony include in this passage?A.A rhetorical questionB.DataC.A thesis statementD.A statement of purpose

Which example from "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting" is the most rhythmic and most likely to keep the audience engaged?A.By them, too, men, as such, were deprived of their divine right to rule and placed on a political level with women.B.It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.C.The early journals of Congress show that, when the committee reported to that body the original articles of confederation, the very first one which became the subject of discussion was that respecting the equality of suffrage . . .D.And it is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic-republican government the ballot.

In the opening paragraph of "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting," what does Susan B. Anthony do?A.Provides facts and evidenceB.States the purpose of the speechC.Gives an analogyD.Asks a rhetorical questionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS