Her use of negatively-connotated words creates a feeling of anger towards lawmakers who disagree with women's right to vote.
In this excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's speech, the use of strongly negative words like "odious aristocracy," "hateful oligarchy," and "most hateful aristocracy" evokes strong emotions. These words are designed to stir feelings of indignation and anger in her audience towards a government that excludes women from having a voice. By portraying the government in such a negative light, Anthony is aiming to arouse emotional responses that will motivate lawmakers and the public to support the cause of women's suffrage.
Read the excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's speech to persuade lawmakers to secure women's right to vote. Answer the question that follows.
To them this government has no just powers derived from the consent of the governed. To them this government is not a democracy. It is not a republic. It is an odious aristocracy; a hateful oligarchy...; the most hateful aristocracy ever established on the face of the globe; an oligarchy of wealth, where the rich govern the poor.
How does Anthony's use of pathos help to achieve her purpose?
Her use of negatively-connotated words creates a feeling of anger towards lawmakers who disagree with women's right to vote.
Her mention of the globe makes her audience not care because this issue is only happening elsewhere.
Her use of the words "wealth" and "rich" make the audience feel hopeful they will someday have money.
Her reference to governments run by a single leader makes the audience unsure of what kind of government they want.
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