The purpose of hyperbole in the passage is to call attention to the strength of women. Sojourner Truth emphasizes the idea that if a woman (Eve) was powerful enough to cause significant change, then women collectively should be able to bring about positive change as well. This exaggeration serves to highlight the capabilities and strength of women.
"'Ain't I a Woman' Speech" by Sojourner Truth
Then that little man in black there, he says women can’t have as much rights as men, ‘cause Christ wasn’t a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.
If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it. The men better let them.
Ain't I a Woman, Sojourner Truth, 1851
Question
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What is the purpose of hyperbole in the passage?
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Responses
to question ideas of Christ and God
to question ideas of Christ and God
to support the thoughts of the “little man in black”
to support the thoughts of the “little man in black”
to call attention to the strength of women
to call attention to the strength of women
to present an idea in formal language
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