Using Pronouns Correctly Answers

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Which words in the passage have negative connotations? Check all that apply.

“abuses”

“usurpations”

“design”

“despotism”

“security”

Which statement best describes the relationship between Stanton’s diction and her purpose?

Stanton uses words with negative connotations to show how society oppresses women.

Stanton uses words with positive connotations to emphasize women’s contributions to society.

Stanton uses words with negative connotations to suggest that women are behaving badly.

Stanton uses words with positive connotations to draw attention to fair and effective laws.

Which statement best describes the relationship between Stanton’s diction and her use of rhetorical appeals in the passage?

Stanton uses common, everyday language to make an appeal to logos.

Stanton uses complex, academic language to make an appeal to pathos.

Stanton uses formal, legal language to make an appeal to logos.

Stanton uses dramatic, emotional language to make an appeal to pathos.

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