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  1. What stereotypes does Marie Jenney Howe play on in this monologue? Cite specific passages for at least four different characteristics that would argue against women becoming responsible voters.

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    Questions: - What stereotypes does Marie Jenney Howe play on in this monologue? Cite specific passages for at least four different characteristics that would argue against women becoming responsible voters.
  2. What examples of logical fallacies do you find in this monologue? Consider circular reasoning, red herring, hasty generalization, false dilemma, bandwagon appeal, and others.

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    Questions: - What examples of logical fallacies do you find in this monologue? Consider circular reasoning, red herring, hasty generalization, false dilemma, bandwagon appeal, and others.
  3. What elements of satire—such as understatement, hyperbole, and humor—do you find in this monologue?

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    Questions: - What elements of satire—such as understatement, hyperbole, and humor—do you find in this monologue?
  4. What does Howe mean by her repeated phrase “a womanly way”?

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    Questions: - What does Howe mean by her repeated phrase “a womanly way”?
  5. An effective satire causes us to laugh, but it also causes us to think; its purpose is to bring about some kind of change, usually social or political. What exactly is Howe satirizing? How effective do you believe her satire is?

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    Questions: - An effective satire causes us to laugh, but it also causes us to think; its purpose is to bring about some kind of change, usually social or political. What exactly is Howe satirizing? How effective do you believe her satire is?