Argumentative Text Analysis

What is the author's main claim?

• Women do not earn enough money to make themselves equal to men

• Men do not think women's rights affect them

• Women deserve the same human rights afforded to men

• There is too much violence against women and men need to do more to prevent it

Read the following sentence from the above excerpt:

That is why every woman, every man, every child, every family, and every nation on this planet does have a stake in the discussion that takes place here.

Based on the sentence, the reader can conclude that:

• Men do not participate in discussions that help the future

• The rights of women affect everyone in society

• Health and education are not provided to women around the world

• There is too much violence against women and men need to do more to prevent it

The speaker is using what kind of appeal in paragraph 2?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

What is the purpose of gathering in Beijing according to the author?

• To discuss the importance of women's rights

• To address the issue of violence against women

• To promote education and healthcare for women

• To focus world attention on issues that matter most in women's lives

What does the author believe will happen if women are healthy, educated, and have equal opportunities?

• Their families will suffer

• Their families will flourish

• Their families will become violent

• Their families will become wealthy