Read this passage from Susan B. Anthony's "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting":It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus doing, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.Which statement describes the overall effect this paragraph has on the structure of Anthony's speech?A.As a prelude, it puts some of her arguments into context.B.As the first paragraph, it introduces Anthony's main argument.C.As a paragraph from the middle, it presents evidence for her points.D.As the conclusion paragraph, it leaves the audience with lasting thoughts.

this passage:Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus doing, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"Which phrase most clearly explains the purpose of Susan B. Anthony's tone in this passage?A.To provide a good role model for women in the audience who are secretly supporting her ideas about suffrageB.To make sure she comes across as being informed on the issue at hand so that audiences hostile to her ideas will continue to listenC.To allow her audience to get comfortable with the idea that a woman is speaking about such a controversial topicD.To show that she is angry about being denied the right to vote and wants her audience to change the lawsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus doing, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.What does Anthony hope to achieve by placing this paragraph at the beginning of her speech?A.She hopes to make her audience cry by getting them to feel sorry for her.B.She hopes to frighten her audience with her strong opinions.C.She hopes to make her audience confused by mixing up her ideas.D.She hopes to gain her audience's trust by being honest with them about her intentions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Click to read the passage from "Speech After Having Been Convicted of Voting," by Susan B. Anthony. Then answer the question.The passage provides the first two paragraphs of Anthony's speech. What is the purpose of the first paragraph of Anthony's speech?A.To attack an opponentB.To ask a rhetorical questionC.To provide supporting evidenceD.To state her claimSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Where does Susan B. Anthony first state the purpose of "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"?A.Near the end of the speechB.In the middle of the speechC.In the concluding lineD.In the opening paragraph

What is Susan B. Anthony's purpose in "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"?A.To argue that states should be able to make their own decisions regarding a woman's right to voteB.To suggest that a woman should be able to get an education so that she can better provide for her familyC.To oppose the viewpoint that slavery is an important part of the United States economic systemD.To argue that women should be allowed to vote because, as citizens, they should have the same rights as men