Sojourner Truth

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.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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

Which of these inferences about Sojourner Truth is best supported by the text?

• She believes she has proven that she can do more than a man can.

• She did not believe that women were as intelligent as men.

• She sees the women’s rights and emancipation movements as completely separate campaigns.

• She has been fortunate enough to avoid the hardships of slavery.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of these inferences about Sojourner Truth is best supported by the text?

• She believes she has proven that she can do more than a man can.

• She did not believe that women were as intelligent as men.

• She sees the women’s rights and emancipation movements as completely separate campaigns.

• She has been fortunate enough to avoid the hardships of slavery.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the tone of Sojourner Truth's speeches?

• Sarcastic

• Sad

• Angry

• Hopeful

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7