"'Ain't I a Woman' Speech"

Question

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
Use the passage to answer the question.

What is the purpose of hyperbole in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

to call attention to the strength of women
to call attention to the strength of women

to present an idea in formal language
to present an idea in formal language

to question ideas of Christ and God
to question ideas of Christ and God

to support the thoughts of the “little man in black”

Answer 1

The purpose of hyperbole in the passage is to call attention to the strength of women. Sojourner Truth uses exaggerated statements to emphasize the powerful influence and capabilities of women, particularly in contrast to the claims made by the “little man in black.”