Sojourner Truthby Joanna EvansThe fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .CharactersNARRATORREBECCA, 17 years oldMAMA, her motherBEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!1 of 14QuestionUse the passage to answer the question.In 3–5 sentences, explain how the playwright uses one or more dramatic elements to convey meaning. Use textual evidence to support your explanation.(4 points

Answer 1

In the passage from "Sojourner Truth" by Joanna Evans, the playwright employs the dramatic element of direct address to the audience through the character of the NARRATOR. By starting with a question, "Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920?", the NARRATOR engages the audience directly, thereby emphasizing the historical injustice of women's suffrage. This technique not only informs the audience of a critical social issue but also invites them to reflect on the unfairness of the situation, creating a connection to the overall theme of the struggles for gender equality. The NARRATOR's use of rhetorical devices, such as "talk about injustice!", reinforces the emotional weight of the issue and highlights the urgency of the fight for women’s rights.