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how does the following quote contribute to the development of ideas in the speech? "as for intellect , all I can say is, if women have a pint and man a quart - why can't she have little pint full?" A. it highlights the intellectual differences that truth believes exist between men and women/ B. it reveals that truth wishes for women to have the same access to education as men because she believes they are less intelligent C. it shows how men fear giving women equal rights because they know women are more intelligent than them."
D. it emphasizes how men shouldn't worry about giving women equal rights if they truly believe that women are less intelligent
D. it emphasizes how men shouldn't worry about giving women equal rights if they truly believe that women are less intelligent
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The quote "as for intellect, all I can say is, if women have a pint and man a quart - why can't she have a little pint full?" primarily serves to emphasize the idea that women's intellect is often underestimated. Here’s how each option relates to the quote:
A. **It highlights the intellectual differences that Truth believes exist between men and women.**
- This interpretation suggests that Truth is acknowledging a perceived difference in intellect based on the size of the containers (pints vs. quarts), which is not the core focus of her argument.
B. **It reveals that Truth wishes for women to have the same access to education as men because she believes they are less intelligent.**
- This does not align with Truth's message. She argues that women can indeed be intellectually capable, emphasizing equality rather than inferiority.
C. **It shows how men fear giving women equal rights because they know women are more intelligent than them.**
- This option might reflect a broader social commentary but doesn’t directly connect to the quote’s intent.
D. **It emphasizes how men shouldn't worry about giving women equal rights if they truly believe that women are less intelligent.**
- This option aligns well with the quote because it suggests that if men genuinely believe women are less capable, they should not be threatened by granting them equal rights.
Therefore, the best choice is **D**. The quote serves to question the rationale behind denying women rights based on perceived inferiority, advocating for equal treatment and opportunities based on the notion that if men believe women are lesser, they should not feel intimidated by equality.
A. **It highlights the intellectual differences that Truth believes exist between men and women.**
- This interpretation suggests that Truth is acknowledging a perceived difference in intellect based on the size of the containers (pints vs. quarts), which is not the core focus of her argument.
B. **It reveals that Truth wishes for women to have the same access to education as men because she believes they are less intelligent.**
- This does not align with Truth's message. She argues that women can indeed be intellectually capable, emphasizing equality rather than inferiority.
C. **It shows how men fear giving women equal rights because they know women are more intelligent than them.**
- This option might reflect a broader social commentary but doesn’t directly connect to the quote’s intent.
D. **It emphasizes how men shouldn't worry about giving women equal rights if they truly believe that women are less intelligent.**
- This option aligns well with the quote because it suggests that if men genuinely believe women are less capable, they should not be threatened by granting them equal rights.
Therefore, the best choice is **D**. The quote serves to question the rationale behind denying women rights based on perceived inferiority, advocating for equal treatment and opportunities based on the notion that if men believe women are lesser, they should not feel intimidated by equality.
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