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Day 2 - On women's right to Vote

Day 2 - On women's right to Vote

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English

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7th Grade

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Easy

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Multiple Choice

How does beginning the sentence with the phrase "It was we, the people" help achieve the author’s purpose in paragraph 4?

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.  It emphasizes the idea that the government was formed for  all  

     people, not just men, and promotes equality.

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.  It shows that only white men have the right to form the 

     government

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.  It argues that men are the most important group in the 

    government.

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It suggests that the government can adapt voting rights 

    whenever it wants.

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Multiple Choice

How does the use of the word's “friends” and “fellow citizens” establish Anthony’s purpose in "On Women's Right to Vote"?

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They create a sense of solidarity with her audience, making them feel included and important in the fight for women's suffrage.

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They create distance between herself from her audience, highlighting her superior knowledge and authority on the subject.

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They suggest that she wants to criticize her audience for not supporting women's right to vote.

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They create a distant tone, emphasizing the seriousness of the topic.

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Collaborative Work- ELA.7.R.2.3

What does the phrase “we the people” that is repeated throughout the speech emphasize to the reader? (Be ready to share)

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Multiple Choice

What does the repeated use of the phrase "we the people" throughout the speech emphasize to the reader?

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The superiority of the government over the people

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The idea of unity and collective power among citizens

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The need for division and separation within society

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The insignificance of individual voices in shaping the nation

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Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
"It is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic-republican government - the ballot."

What is the effect of the word "mockery" as it is used in this sentence?

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It conveys how unjust and insulting the exclusion of women from voting is.

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It suggests that women are too naive to understand the concept of liberty.

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It encourages women to accept their exclusion without protest.

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It praises the government for its fair treatment of women

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Multiple Choice

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How does the language used in the text reveal the author’s purpose for writing? ELA.7.R.2.3

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The language used is neutral and does not take a strong stance  

     on women’s rights.

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The language of the text, including words like "mockery" and 

     "disfranchisement," highlights the injustice women face by 

      being excluded from voting.

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.   The language focuses mainly on the roles of men in society and 

      downplays the importance of voting.

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The language in the text argues that voting is not necessary for 

      women to enjoy liberty.

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