"Shirley Chisolm Speech" by Shirley Chisolm

Question

What rhetorical technique does the speaker use in the second paragraph, and how does it support her point of view?

a. The speaker uses antithesis to point out the difference between jobs that are considered acceptable for women to have and those that aren't
b. The speaker uses a metaphor to compare jobs traditionally held by women to jobs traditionally held by men
c. She uses anaphora to engage her audience and emphasize the idea that women have long been denied jobs that men take for granted
d. The speaker makes an allusion to emphasize the long history of oppression that women have forced in the work force

Answer 1

In the second paragraph of Shirley Chisholm's speech, the correct answer is:

c. She uses anaphora to engage her audience and emphasize the idea that women have long been denied jobs that men take for granted.

Anaphora, the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, serves to enhance the emotional impact of her message and reinforce her argument about gender inequality in the workforce. This rhetorical technique helps to highlight the persistent barriers women face in achieving equal opportunities, thus supporting her overall point of view regarding the need for change and empowerment.