Argumentative Writing - Susan B. Anthony's Speech

1.Which statement best evaluates Anthony’s bias in this speech?

• A. Anthony is clearly biased against the Constitution as it was written

• B. Anthony is clearly biased against those who jailed her for voting in the election

• C. Anthony is unbiased, objectively quoting the Constitution as it was written.

• D. Anthony shows some bias in favor of women’s right to vote.

2. In this excerpt, Anthony states that all citizens have the right to vote. In the context of the speech, which of these conclusions can be most reasonably draw

• A. Anthony did not actually vote in the election because women had not yet gained the right to vote

• B. Anthony wants to show that she has no prior record of criminal behavior.

• C. Although she voted in the election, Anthony believes that she committed no crime.

• D. Anthony believes that because women cannot vote, women are above the law and cannot be prosecuted.

3. What is the purpose of Anthony using the concepts of democracy, aristocracy, and oligarchy in her speech?

• A. Anthony explains the definitions of all three in order to inform her audience.

• B. The difference among the three ideas sets up a contrast to show how the country is really governed.

• C. The similarities in the three ideas allow her to compare how they are alike.

• D. The three words create a rhythmic sound that makes her speech pleasing to the ear

4. Why does Anthony quote the United States Constitution?

• A. She believes her audience has not read the Constitution.

• B. She cites it to show she knows the law

• C. She uses it as evidence to support her position.

• D. She wants to prove that women are people.

5. What is the purpose of Anthony’s speech?

• A. to entertain the audience with an anecdote from her life

• B. to explain why she wanted to vote

• C. to persuade the audience she committed no crime

• D. to tell about her experience of being jailed

6. If you were to deliver a speech to your local school board to advocate for students’ right to use their mobile phones in school, what would be the most appropriate approach to use?

• A. Use formal language and cite logical evidence that supports your position.

• B. Use humor and anecdotal stories for support.

• C. Use informal jargon and cite school rules.

• D. Use testimonials from other students who have had their cell phones confiscated

7. Why does Anthony refer to women’s enjoyment of liberty’s blessings as a mockery

• A. Anthony believes that women are insulted by not having a chance to vote and secure their freedom.

• B. Anthony chose to end her speech with a joke for the purpose of humor.

• C. Anthony is attempting to prove her point that the Constitution makes fun of women.

• D. Anthony thinks that it is funny that women enjoy the blessings of freedom

8. Anthony refers to the country being an oligarchy. In the word oligarchy, oli- means few. What does the root –cracy mean?

• A. freedom

• B. government rule

• C. group

• D. state of

9. Which choice below provides the most narrowed topic for a research project about Women’s Suffrage?

• A. Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• B. The Impact of Susan B. Anthony on Women’s Right to Vote

• C. Voting in the United States

• D. Women’s Rights

10. Which source would provide the most information from a reliable source for a research report on Women’s Suffrage?

• A. The United States Constitution

• B. Susan B. Anthony’s journal

• C. an interview with Susan B. Anthony’s descendants

• D. a reference book on women’s rights in the United States