Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight

under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at

the last presidential election, without having a lawful right

to vote. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you

that in thus doing, I not only committed no crime, but,

instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to

me and all United States citizens by the National

Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.

-Susan B. Anthony, 'Speech After Being Convicted of

Voting"

What tone does Susan B. Anthony use in the passage to encourage

audiences hostile to her argument to continue to listen?

O

A. Lighthearted and joking

O

B. Intelligent and straightforward

O

C. Angry and aggressive

O

D. Dramatic and gloomy

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28 April, 04:56

Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight

under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at

the last presidential election, without having a lawful right

to vote. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you

that in thus doing, I not only committed no crime, but,

instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to

me and all United States citizens by the National

Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.

-Susan B. Anthony, 'Speech After Being Convicted of

Voting"

What tone does Susan B. Anthony use in the passage to encourage

audiences hostile to her argument to continue to listen?

O

A. Lighthearted and joking

O

B. Intelligent and straightforward

O

C. Angry and aggressive

O

D. Dramatic and gloomy

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Answers (2)

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Mylee Clayton · Answer 1

Answer B is correct!

Misael · Answer 2

B. Intelligent and straightforward

Explanation:

Susan B. Anthony is very clear about what she believes is fair; she thinks that voting is her. right just as much as any other US citizen of age. She speaks professionally, but doesn't come across as angry; rather, she is very direct and simply states what she wants.