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In English / High School | 2025-07-06

Read this sentence from a speech by Sojourner Truth called "Ain't I A Woman?" speech:

What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights?

How does Truth present her argument in this sentence?

A. She uses circular reasoning.
B. She uses a rhetorical question.
C. She presents an ad hominem attack.
D. She uses foreshadowing.

Asked by westdeantoine

Answer (2)

Sojourner Truth's use of a rhetorical question in her speech highlights the connection between women's rights and civil rights for African Americans. This technique challenges the audience to consider their own biases. Therefore, the answer is B. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Sojourner Truth uses a rhetorical question in her speech to emphasize the connection between women's rights and the rights of African Americans. This technique challenges the audience to reconsider their views and recognize that both rights movements are intertwined. Therefore, the correct answer is B: She uses a rhetorical question.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-24