Elizabeth Cady Stanton Wonders

Reread paragraph 18. What position, according to that passage, have men taken in women's lives?

• Stanton compares men to having taken the position of a woman's conscience, speaking and thinking for her without her knowledge.

• Stanton compares men to having taken the position of 'Jehovah,' acting as a prophet between women and God in order to tell them what to do.

• Stanton compares men to having taken the position of 'Jehovah,' or God, attempting to lord over women and conduct their fates.

• Stanton compares men to having taken the position of a minister or priest, interfering with a woman's moral and religious values.

What is the author's likely purpose for structuring the essay like the Declaration of Independence?

• The author likely chose to structure the essay like the Declaration of Independence to emphasize the American value of equality, in which all men and women "are created equal."

• The author likely chose to structure the essay like the Declaration of Independence to shame the Founding Fathers for not including women in it.

• The author likely chose to structure the essay like the Declaration of Independence to support her refusal to submit to the corrupt American government.

• The author likely chose to structure the essay like the Declaration of Independence to cite the document and support her argument that women have the right to vote.

Which of the following best summarizes what Stanton wants her listeners to do?

• Stanton wants the audience to protest the federal government until women have the right to vote.

• Stanton wants the audience to take something away from this speech and the Convention: a sense of injustice.

• Stanton encourages the audience to go out and discuss what they heard that day at the Convention with everyone they meet, in the hopes they will change at least a few minds.

• Stanton encourages the audience to spread word of their cause, petition state and federal governments, appeal to the church and press for support, and continue with more conventions.

What is the main theme of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech 'The Solitude of Self'?

• A) The importance of self-reliance and individualism.

• B) The need for women to rely on men for protection.

• C) The significance of community and social support.

• D) The role of government in women's lives.

In 'The Solitude of Self,' how does Stanton argue for women's rights?

• A) By highlighting women's dependence on men.

• B) By emphasizing women's inherent strength and independence.

• C) By focusing on women's traditional roles in society.

• D) By discussing the economic benefits of women's suffrage.

Which literary device is predominantly used by Stanton in her speech 'The Solitude of Self'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

What does Stanton mean by 'solitude' in her speech 'The Solitude of Self'?

• A) Physical isolation from society.

• B) The personal responsibility and independence of each individual.

• C) Emotional detachment from others.

• D) The loneliness experienced by women.

How does Stanton's use of the Declaration of Independence in her speech serve her argument?

• A) It undermines the credibility of the Founding Fathers.

• B) It highlights the hypocrisy of excluding women from its principles.

• C) It supports the idea of women's economic independence.

• D) It suggests that women should form their own government.

What rhetorical strategy does Stanton employ to appeal to her audience's emotions in 'The Solitude of Self'?

• A) Logical reasoning

• B) Emotional anecdotes

• C) Statistical evidence

• D) Historical references

In the context of Stanton's speech, what does the phrase 'the solitude of self' suggest about personal identity?

• A) It is shaped by societal expectations.

• B) It is defined by one's relationships with others.

• C) It is an intrinsic and personal aspect of each individual.

• D) It is determined by one's economic status.