SOJOURNER TRUTH: AIN'T I A WOMAN?

Who is the speaker of this speech? Correct Answer Sojourner Truth Where and when is she speaking? Correct Answer At a women's convention in Akron Ohio in 1851 Why is it unusual that she began her speech with the words "Well, children..." Correct Answer She was speaking at a women's convention, which means she was most likely speaking to people around her own age. Normally, someone would be more formal when addressing so many people at a formal event. Is paragraphs 2 and 4, Sojourner Truth makes specific references to two men in the audience. Why is this an effective technique to get the audience to pay attention? Correct Answer Saying these things specifically to these people singles them out rather than addressing a large group of people. This catches their attention and the attention of others in the audience. In paragraph 3, Sojourner Truth interacts with one of the audience members. Why is this interaction unusual? Correct Answer The audience member whispered the answer to Sojourner's question, which is a little unusual. The fact that everyone was able to hear the man whisper the answer also shows that the audience members were very quiet and attentive. Why is how Sojourner Truth ended her speech unusual? Correct Answer The end of Sojourner's speech is unusual because she addresses herself in 3rd person P.O.V. She says, "now old Sojourner." Also, she didn't conclude what she had just spoken about; she simply thanks the audience for listening and says she has nothing else to say. Why does the speaker use the word "racket" to refer to the conversation about suffrage rights in paragraph 1? Correct Answer Truth uses this word to show that there is a lot of talk about women's rights and what they are going to do, but nothing is being done to put these words into action. Using this word also shows that this is a controversial matter.