Read this excerpt from “Ain’t I a Woman?� by Sojourner Truth. In which sentences does she make an emotional appeal to the audience by talking about her personal hardships?
1). I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon.
2).That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere.
3).Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place!
4).I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman?
5).I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me!
6).Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey.
Question-select the correct text in the passage? Could be more then 1
I think it is 3 and 5
3 and 5 are fine, but I think there's one that fits better than 3 does!
Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?
Francis had a lot on his mind that afternoon, he was concerned about his mother’s illness and about losing his job.
The packing instructions asked each camper to bring the following items; a flashlight, a sleeping bag, sunscreen, and a book for independent reading.
In time, of course, all issues get resolved, but not necessarily in the way you would like.
The king ordered that all his subjects should show their allegiance through common forms of attire: yet many people continue to wear the traditional hats of their various regions.
Yes, you are correct. Sentences 3 and 5 are the ones where Sojourner Truth makes an emotional appeal to the audience by talking about her personal hardships. These sentences highlight her own experiences of not receiving help or the best treatment and also mention the pain of seeing her children being sold into slavery.
You are correct! In the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth, the sentences that make an emotional appeal to the audience by talking about her personal hardships are 3 and 5.
Sentence 3, "Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place!" highlights a personal hardship by emphasizing how she is neglected and not given the same treatment as women.
Sentence 5, "I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me!" describes the emotional pain and hardship of having her children taken away from her and feeling unheard and unseen.
These sentences effectively appeal to the audience's emotions by sharing personal experiences and hardships, illustrating the challenges faced by women and African Americans during that time.