Consider the questions that came to mind when you first read sojourner truth's speech “ain’t i a woman? ” list at least three to five questions about the speech that could you interpret it during the next section of this lesson.

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What is the tone of the speech?

What is Truth’s purpose behind writing this speech?

Is Truth appealing to her audience's emotions?

What is the central idea of the speech? Is the central idea developed and supported well?

Does the speech use any words that are unfamiliar?

The author uses a metaphor to compare the West Riding men in their quest for money with hounds that pursue prey.