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Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2 — Quiz

Question 5 • Language Arts 11

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?" I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! Which statement best explains why this is an example of ethos?

Answer
A
It suggests that Truth considers herself stronger than others.
B
It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims.
C
It places Truth in a position of moral superiority.
D
It accentuates Truth’s belief in the importance of hard work.

Explanation

Ethos appeals to a speaker’s credibility and authority. By describing how she personally ploughed, planted, and gathered crops, Truth uses her own experiences as evidence for her claims. This makes D, “It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims,” the best explanation.

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