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Question 16 of 25

Click to read "Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth. Then answer the question.
Which best explains why Truth repeats the question "Ain't I a woman?" in the
second paragraph of this speech?
A. To contradict her main argument
B. To help build momentum in her speech
C. To supply data that supports her argument
D. To set an angry tone
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Question 16 of 25 Click to read "Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth. Then-example-1

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The correct answer is B. To help build momentum in her speech

Step-by-step explanation:

In speeches, the momentum refers to the strength or impact the speech has on the audience, which makes the speech memorable. In the case of "Ain't I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth, the main purpose of the speech is to show women are equal in ability, skills, etc. than men, and therefore, they deserve equal rights and treatment. One way the author supports this, is by using the question "Ain't I a Woman?" to demonstrate she does the same things men do, despite men say women need help to do the same things or do not have the abilities. Moreover, the use of this question over and over creates the momentum as this question shows the strength of Truth argument. Thus, option B is correct.

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