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Structure and Style in The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects — Quiz

Question 12 • English Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from Suffragists' "Great Demand" Banner. While there were stirrings for the right of women to vote in the early nineteenth century, the cause took on a new seriousness with the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848. There, Elizabeth Cady Stanton proposed that the convention’s Declaration of Sentiments—modeled on the aspirations of the Declaration of Independence—include the demand for women’s suffrage. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

Answer
A
critical
B
sarcastic
C
factual
D
humorous

Explanation

The passage gives historical information about the Seneca Falls Convention and Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s proposal. It presents these details neutrally, without criticizing, mocking, or joking about them. Therefore, the tone is factual.

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