Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows:
And these I address to all Females that would be married, or are already so; not that I suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want Advice, for I assure [women], upon my Honour, I believe the quite contrary; but the Reason is, because I esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where I may promise myself the best Success.
What kind of style does Franklin use to reach his readers? (5 points)
a
He refers to women, but he is actually appealing to men.
b
He refers to men, but he is actually appealing to women.
c
He directly refers to the women he hopes are reading.
d
He directly refers to the men he hopes are reading.