The purpose of hyperbole in the passage is to call attention to the strength of women. Sojourner Truth emphasizes the remarkable impact of women by suggesting that if the first woman could turn the world upside down, then women united should be able to set it right again. This exaggerated statement highlights the power and capability of women in societal change.
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
Use the passage to answer the question.
What is the purpose of hyperbole in the passage?
(1 point)
to call attention to the strength of women
to support the thoughts of the “little man in
black”
to present an idea in formal language
to question ideas of Christ and God
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