Question

What is the purpose of Truth's repetition of the rhetorical question "Ain't I a woman?" in this speech?
Responses

A It reminds the audience of her position.It reminds the audience of her position.

B It serves as a way for Truth to ponder her next point before speaking.It serves as a way for Truth to ponder her next point before speaking.

C It primarily works as a comic device to evoke laughter from the audience.It primarily works as a comic device to evoke laughter from the audience.

D It reminds the audience of her limited education because of her use of the word "ain't."It reminds the audience of her limited education because of her use of the word "ain't."

E It helps to remind the audience that, even though she is a woman, she is just as strong as a man.It helps to remind the audience that, even though she is a woman, she is just as strong as a man.

Answer 1

E It helps to remind the audience that, even though she is a woman, she is just as strong as a man.