C) Maria could look up the words "indictment" and "alleged."
This strategy would help her understand the specific terminology used in the sentence, allowing her to grasp the overall meaning better.
The following sentence is from an address that Susan B. Anthony gave in June 1873 prior to her trial for voting illegally in the November 1872 election. Read
the sentence and then answer the question.
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 lawtal right to vote
While reading Susan B. Anthony's address, Maria realizes that she does not understand the meaning of the sentence above. What strategy to restore
comprehension might Maria use?
A) Maria could underline or highlight keywords in the settings
B) Maria could read the sentence at a faster rate
C) Maria could look up the words and indictment and alleged
D) Maria could skip the sentence and move onto the next one
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