How does the following quote contribute to the development of ideas in the speech? “As for intellect, all I can say is, if women have a pint and man a quart — why can’t she have her little pint full?” (Paragraph 7)
A. It highlights the intellectual differences that Truth believes exist between men and women.
B. It reveals that Truth wishes for women to have the same access to education as men because she believes they are less intelligent.
C. It shows how men fear giving women equal rights because they know women are more intelligent than them.
D. It emphasizes how men shouldn’t worry about giving women equal rights if they truly believe that women are less intelligent.
How does the following quote contribute to the development of ideas in the speech? “As for intellect, all I can say is, if women have a pint and man a quart — why can’t she have her little pint full?” (Paragraph 7)
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The correct answer is D.
This quote by Sojourner Truth suggests that if men genuinely believe women are less intelligent (having “a pint” compared to men’s “quart”), then they should not be concerned about granting women equal rights. It emphasizes the irony in the argument against women’s rights by pointing out that the fear of granting equality may reflect deeper insecurities about perceived intelligence rather than actual differences. This contributes to the broader theme of her speech, advocating for the equality and rights of women.
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