What was Susan B. Anthony advocating for in her speech?
Women's suffrage, or the right to vote.
What does "suffrage" mean?
The right to vote in political elections
What does the prefix "dis-" mean?
Opposite of; not.
What does the suffix "-ment" indicate in a word?
The action or resulting state of something (e.g., enjoyment).
What is the denotation of the word "liberty?
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
What is ethos?
An appeal to credibility of a person, community, group or character.
What year was the 19th Amendment passed?
1920
What does the term "indignation" mean as used in the context of Anthony's speech?
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Give an example of a word with the prefix "un-" and its meaning.
Unjust, meaning not fair or equitable.
Give an example of a word with the suffix "-able."
acceptable", "desirable", "profitable, Understandable.
Define "justice" in its denotative form.
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
What is pathos?
An appeal to emotions.
Why was Susan B. Anthony fined in 1872
For casting a ballot in the presidential election without having the lawful right to vote
What is the denotative meaning of "odious" as used in Paragraph 5
Deserving hatred
What does the prefix "re" indicate?
It means "AGAIN" or " Back"
What does the meaning suffix "-less" ?
without for example "hopeless"
Explain the difference between denotation and connotation.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word; connotation is the emotional or cultural association with the word.
What does logos refer to in rhetorical terms?
An appeal to logic and reason.
How did Susan B. Anthony respond to the fine she received for voting?
She never paid the fine and used it to highlight the injustice of women's disenfranchisement.
Define "oligarchy" as used in the context of the speech?
A government run by a small, powerful, and often corrupt group.
Create a word using the prefix "mis"
Misunderstand, misinforming, misuse
Provide a word with the suffix "-ist" and explain it.
Feminist, meaning a person who advocates for women's rights.
Define "justice" in connotative form?
fairness, impartiality.
How did Susan B. Anthony use ethos in her speech?
By establishing her credibility as a citizen and advocate for women's rights.
Based on paragraph 5, which type of rule does Anthony suggest might be more tolerable than the "oligarchy of sex"
Rule by the wealthy
Explain the term "disfranchisement."
The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote
Explain the prefix "pre" and give an example.
It means "before"; example: "preview"
What does the suffix "-ology" refer to?
The study of a particular subject (e.g., biology).
What does "posterity" denote?
Al future generations of people.
How Anthony used pathos in her argument?
She evokes feelings of injustice and indignation about women's disenfranchisement