Question

What rhetorical features in lines 81-93 of the declaration of sentiments support Stanton's purpose in writing

Answer 1

In the Declaration of Sentiments, wrote by Elizabeth Stanton and Lucretia Mott for the Seneca Falls Women´s Rights Convention in 1848, some the rhetorical features were used I order to convey the ideas of  the inequality of rights between men and women and the oppression women suffered by men. In these lines those features were Arrangement, because it was structured as a list, been clear and easy to internalize, Style that as the structure influences in the way people will receive the information, and, finally, Memory, seen on the repetition of the oppression idea reiterated in each sentence beginning with “He has…” to emphasize men oppressive behavior.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rhetorical Strategies

Stanton used several rhetorical strategies to establish Ethos, Pathos and Logos in her text, delivery and audience.

   Presented with passion and determination.

   Spoke proudly and with an authoritative, sharp tone.

   She was able to demonstrate herself as intelligent and capable.

Rhetorical Situation:

   To take action

   To alter perceptions

   To transform

Explanation:

Rhetorical Strategies

Stanton used several rhetorical strategies to establish Ethos, Pathos and Logos in her text, delivery and audience.

Evaluation: The sentiments declaration has proved to be an initial force in the US women’s rights movement. The Declaration of Sentiments was arranged persuasively; she inspired others to see the truth of her argument through claims of natural rights.

ETHOS: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…”

PATHOS: “He has never permitted her to exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise, He has compelled her to submit to laws, in the formation of which she had no voice…”

LOGOS The convention was held at Wesleyan Methodist Church and took place over two days on July 19th and July 20th of 1848.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..."

The oppressive rules that locked women into a voiceless role of submission

Over one hundred men and women attended the convention The first day was intended to be reserved for women only. However, over forty men were admitted. On the second day of the convention, even more men attended to hear the Declaration of sentiments.

   The declaration begins with a brief statement. It states that in regards to natural law and human rights, if a portion of society no longer wishes to follow the customs of the one they are in; their reasons should be addressed from the establishment.

   This statement then introduces the Declaration of Sentiments, which is followed by a list of grievances.

   “…we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of the United States”().

Loaded Language

“He had endeavored in every way that he could to destroy her confidence in her own powers”

Allusions

"He has usurped the prerogative of Jehovah himself, claiming it as his right to assign for her a sphere of action, when that belongs to her conscience and to her God”