Exploring the Text

Exploring the Text

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  1. How does Elizabeth Cady Stanton establish her ethos?

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    Exploring the Text: - How does Elizabeth Cady Stanton establish her ethos?
  2. Why does Stanton call her declaration one of “sentiments” and not “independence”?

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    Exploring the Text: - Why does Stanton call her declaration one of “sentiments” and not “independence”?
  3. Clearly, Stanton’s declaration is based very closely on Jefferson’s—especially at the beginning. How is it specifically different from his in the first three paragraphs?

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    Exploring the Text: - Clearly, Stanton’s declaration is based very closely on Jefferson’s—especially at the beginning. How is it specifically different from his in the first three paragraphs?
  4. Which of Stanton’s facts and resolutions do you find most compelling? Choose three of each and explain the reasons for your choices. How much might your response be influenced by your gender? Explain.

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    Exploring the Text: - Which of Stanton’s facts and resolutions do you find most compelling? Choose three of each and explain the reasons for your choices. How much might your response be influenced by your gender? Explain.
  5. How do you think such a declaration might have been regarded by the men of the time? Explain your answer.

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    Exploring the Text: - How do you think such a declaration might have been regarded by the men of the time? Explain your answer.
  6. Does Stanton appeal most to ethos, logos, or pathos? Explain.

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    Exploring the Text: - Does Stanton appeal most to ethos, logos, or pathos? Explain.