ain’t i a woman – Flashcards
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What is the main idea of "Ain't I a Woman?"
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the experience of an African American woman
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Where did Sojourner Truth deliver this speech?
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at a women's rights convention
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What is the purpose of the rhetorical questions used throughout the passage?
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to raise questions about social attitudes toward women
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How does the poetic form of the speech impact its aesthetic appeal?
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It creates a rhythmic quality that is pleasing to the ear.
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Why did Isabella Baumfree change her name to Sojourner Truth?
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to reflect her newfound desire to spread the word about abolitionism
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Read the excerpt below and answer the question. And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man-- when I could get to it-- and bear the lash as well and ain't I a woman? What is the main purpose of the use of repetition in these lines?
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It forces the audience to examine their ideas about African American women.
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What was the source for the poetic version of "Ain't I a Woman"?
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a speech without a title
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Read the following excerpt from the prose version of Sojourner Truth's speech and answer the question. Why children, if you have woman's rights, give it to her and you will feel better. You will have your own rights, and they won't be so much trouble. Who is the most likely audience for these words?
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men who prefer for women to remain subservient
