"Ain't I a Woman"

Which of the following best summarizes Sojourner Truth's argument in "Ain't I a Woman?"

• Women are superior to men.

• All women deserve the same rights as all men.

• The black community should begin fighting for women’s rights.

• Black women deserve the same rights as white women and white men.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

As it is used in paragraph 6, “obliged” most nearly means

• thankful

• in need of

• morally bound to an action

• disappointed

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Throughout this speech, Sojourner Truth repeats the phrase “Ain’t I a woman?” Why do you think she chooses to repeat this?

• To emphasize who is her audience/who she is speaking to

• Because it's a catchy speech giving device

• She uses it as punctuation to her thoughts

• ..to emphasis how ridiculous the idea is that women do not have the strength or intellect to vote.

What is Truth referring to when she says, "the white men will be in a fix pretty soon" (paragraph 1)

• "White men" need to continue the way they treat women and African Americans

• "White men" need to give more rights to only white women

• "White men" are facing confrontation from various people

• "White men" are making her proud and confident

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main conflict expressed throughout the speech?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who/what is Truth referencing when she says, "the little man in black?" (paragraph 4)

• religion

• priests

• the government

• judges

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who/what is Truth referring to when she says, "...first woman God ever made?" (paragraph 5)

• Mary Magdalene

• Eve

• Herself

• all women

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Define Kilter

• Out of harmony or balance

• Team work

• Support

• Someones death

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CCSS.L.3.1G

In the course of this speech, Truth gave counterclaims that would restrict women because of their

• physical ability, intelligence, and religion ("the bible says...")

• their place in society and their religious affiliation.

• age, moral attributes, and work experiences.

• their refusal to assume family responsibilities.

What Rhetorical Appeal did Truth have the most in her speech?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• All 3 were used equally