Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Prefixes
Suffixes
Denotation/Connotative
Rhetorical Appeals
100

What was Susan B. Anthony advocating for in her speech?

Women's suffrage, or the right to vote. 

100

What does "suffrage" mean?

The right to vote in political elections

100

What does the prefix "dis-" mean?

Opposite of; not.

100

What does the suffix "-ment" indicate in a word?

The action or resulting state of something (e.g., enjoyment).

100

What is the denotation of the word "liberty?

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.

100

What is ethos?

An appeal to credibility of a person, community, group or character.

200

What year was the 19th Amendment passed?

1920

200

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.

200

Give an example of a word with the prefix "un-" and its meaning.

Unjust, meaning not fair or equitable.

200

Give an example of a word with the suffix "-able."

acceptable", "desirable", "profitable, Understandable.

200

Define "justice" in its denotative form.

The quality of being fair and reasonable.

200

What is pathos?

An appeal to emotions.

300

Why was Susan B. Anthony fined in 1872

For casting a ballot in the presidential election  without having the lawful right to vote

300

What is the denotative meaning of "odious" as used in Paragraph 5

Deserving hatred

300

What does the prefix "re" indicate?

It means "AGAIN" or " Back"

300

What does the meaning  suffix "-less" ?

without for example "hopeless"

300

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.

300

What does logos refer to in rhetorical terms?

An appeal to logic and reason.

400

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. 

400

Define "oligarchy" as used in the context of the speech?

A government run by a small, powerful, and often corrupt group.

400

Create a word using the prefix "mis"

Misunderstand, misinforming, misuse

400

Provide a word with the suffix "-ist" and explain it.

Feminist, meaning a person who advocates for women's rights.

400

Define "justice" in connotative form?

fairness, impartiality.

400

How did Susan B. Anthony use ethos in her speech?

 By establishing her credibility as a citizen and advocate for women's rights.

500

Based on paragraph 5, which type of rule does Anthony suggest might be more tolerable than the "oligarchy of sex"

Rule by the wealthy

500

Explain the term "disfranchisement."

The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote

500

Explain the prefix "pre" and give an example.

It means "before"; example: "preview"

500

What does the suffix "-ology" refer to?

The study of a particular subject (e.g., biology).

500

What does "posterity" denote?

Al future generations of people.

500

How Anthony used pathos in her argument?

She evokes feelings of injustice and indignation about women's disenfranchisement