Question

Consider the questions that came to mind when you first read Sojourner Truth's speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” List at least three to five questions about the speech that could help you interpret it during the next section of this lesson.

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Answer 1

Here are some questions that might result in a better understanding of the speech:

What is the tone of the speech?What is Truth’s purpose behind writing this speech?Is Truth appealing to her audience's emotions?What is the central idea of the speech? Is the central idea developed and supported well?Does the speech use any words that are unfamiliar?

Answer 2

What is the tone of the speech?

What is Truth’s purpose behind writing this speech?

Is Truth appealing to her audience's emotions?

What is the central idea of the speech? Is the central idea developed and supported well?

Does the speech use any words that are unfamiliar?