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

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

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

Click to read the passage from "Speech After Having Been Convicted of Voting," by Susan B. Anthony. Then answer the question.In this speech, Anthony argues that women should have the right to vote. How does the question in the final paragraph of the excerpt relate to her argument?A.The question raises a new argument.B.The question provides evidence for her argument.C.The question goes against her argument.D.The question sums up her argument.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

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