Sojourner Truth Speeches

What is the main point of Sojourner Truth's speeches?

• To argue for women's rights and equality

• To argue for the importance of intellect

• To argue for the abolition of slavery

• To argue for the superiority of women over men

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the main reason that Sojourner Truth argues that women should have rights?

• They are superior to men

• They are more intelligent than men

• They are just as capable as men

• They are oppressed by men

What evidence does Sojourner Truth use to support her argument?

• All of the above

• Biblical stories

• Her own experiences and abilities

• Analogies

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the significance of the analogies that Sojourner Truth uses?

• They provide evidence for her claims

• They help to clarify her argument

• They appeal to the emotions of her audience

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Do the analogies change between the two versions of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• No, they are the same in both versions

• It is unclear from the reading

• Yes, they change significantly

• There is only one version of the speech

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the connection between women's rights and the abolition of slavery?

• The abolition of slavery is more important than women's rights

• Women's rights are more important than the abolition of slavery

• There is no connection

• Both involve fighting for equal rights and freedom

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Sojourner Truth say about her own abilities?

• She is weaker than men

• She is stronger than men

• She is just as capable as men

• She is not as intelligent as men

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Sojourner Truth say about the role of men in society?

• They are in a difficult position

• They are not important

• They are superior to women

• They are oppressed by women

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Marius Robinson say about women's rights?

• It is unclear from the reading

• He is in favor of them

• He is indifferent to them

• He is against them

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Marius Robinson say about the Bible?

• It is irrelevant to women's rights

• It is unclear from the reading

• It opposes women's rights

• It supports women's rights