Sojourner Truth was an African American woman who spoke out against slavery and for women's rights. Read the excerpt from Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech, delivered in 1851.
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man—when I could get it—and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? 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! And ain't I a woman?
Truth repeats the question "Ain't I a woman?" throughout the speech.
Which best describe the persuasive techniques used in this excerpt?
Select all that apply.
A. proposition of fact because it focuses on what is or is not true
B. proposition of value because it attempts to prove that something is ethical
C. proposition of problem because it focuses on problems and solutions
I know A is correct but I'm not sure about B and C, B doesn't make sense to me, if it said "Unetical" I think it would be that one. And with C she doesn't technically state a solution to the problem so I'm stuck.
In order to determine the correct answers, let's examine the options provided and the persuasive techniques used in the excerpt:
A. Proposition of fact because it focuses on what is or is not true:
The excerpt does not primarily focus on presenting factual information. Instead, it emphasizes the personal experiences and circumstances faced by Sojourner Truth as an African American woman. While she raises questions and challenges perceptions, she is not primarily concerned with presenting objective facts.
B. Proposition of value because it attempts to prove that something is ethical:
This option is not applicable to this excerpt. Sojourner Truth's speech does not primarily focus on proving the ethical value of women's rights or any specific belief. She is more concerned with challenging the societal perception that women, particularly African American women, are inferior and undeserving of equal treatment.
C. Proposition of problem because it focuses on problems and solutions:
This option is also not applicable to this excerpt. Sojourner Truth does highlight the injustice faced by women and African Americans, but she does not explicitly state or propose specific solutions to these problems. Her speech aims to challenge the existing inequalities rather than offering specific solutions.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is A. proposition of fact because the excerpt focuses on personal experiences and truths rather than presenting objective facts.