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The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? I scarcely believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not. Being persons, then, women are citizens, and no State has a right to make any new law, or to enforce any old law, which shall abridge their privileges or immunities. Hence, every discrimination against women in the constitutions and laws of the several States is today null and void, precisely as is every one against negroes. Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting" How does the use of a rhetorical question in this passage most clearly strengthen Susan B. Anthony's speech? A. By giving the audience convincing evidence that they can't deny B. By allowing the audience to form their own opinions C. By having the audience focus on the central purpose of the speech D. By making Susan B. Anthony sound as if she doesn't know what she's talking about

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C. The use of a rhetorical question in the passage most clearly strengthen Susan B. Anthony's speech by having the audience focus on the central purpose of the speech.

Explanation:

A rhetorical question is a literary device commonly used in speeches. It is used to persuade or influence the audience in a subtle way. It is a question asked not for an answer for the effect that has on the audience. Most of the time it is used to emphasize the main point of the message and to engage the audience with it. When Susan B. Anthony started the part of her speech with a rhetorical question, she was making it clear what the main point of her speech was, and make the audience focus on that point.