Shirley Chisholm: "For the Equal Rights Amendment"
What text structure does Chisholm use when discussing laws and prejudice?
C. Problem and solution
What is Douglass’s view of the Fourth of July for enslaved people?
B. A cruel reminder of injustice
How does sensory detail about the doctor enhance Galatea’s confinement?
C. Amplifies claustrophobia and discomfort
How does Shelley depict Prometheus’s suffering through time references?
B. Elevates Prometheus’s suffering to noble resistance
What is Schlafly’s view about traditional roles for women?
B. Traditional roles offer women unique advantages and comfort
How does Chisholm strengthen her argument with contrast?
D. Contrasts ongoing legal bias with efforts to reform
What quote supports that the Fourth of July is a sham for slaves?
C. "Your celebration is a sham"
What universal theme is reflected in Galatea’s story?
Control and objectification of women limit autonomy
What universal theme emerges as Prometheus shifts from hate to pity?
C. Suffering brings wisdom and compassion
What is Schlafly’s primary claim regarding legal privileges?
C. Women should preserve their current legal privileges
What is the central idea about discrimination against women?
B. Discrimination against women is subtle and often accepted as normal
Why does Douglass open with distrust of his speaking abilities?
C. To express the difficulty of addressing injustice honestly
How is the theme developed in Galatea?
B. Galatea gains self-awareness and resists control
How does this theme develop throughout the poem?
B. Prometheus’s shift from vengeance to compassion shows growth
Why does Schlafly call women's mistreatment "the fraud of the century"?
B. To dismiss opposing arguments as dishonest and exaggerated
How does Chisholm address concerns about law confusion if ERA passes?
C. Acknowledges the concern but rebuts with historical evidence
What rhetorical device is "sunlight brought stripes and death"?
D. Metaphor
Why does Galatea repeat her daughter's age?
C. To express concern for her daughter’s safety
What effect is created by Shelley's surreal imagery?
A. A surreal and paradoxical vision of nature
How does Schlafly describe "women’s lib"?
C. Women's lib appears helpful but is ultimately harmful
What rhetorical strategy does Chisholm use by quoting authority?
C. Quoting authority to reinforce argument
What rhetorical effect does Douglass achieve by contrasting "rejoice" and "mourn"?
B. Highlights emotional pain of exclusion
How does Miller adapt the Pygmalion myth in her story?
B. By giving Galatea control over her narrative and voice
How does Shelley adapt the Prometheus myth?
B. Shifts suffering into a philosophical protest against tyranny
What rhetorical device is used in describing "semantic chicanery"?
C. Metaphor