angellynn50
angellynn50
25.03.2020 • 
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This was one of the matters that motivated Charlotte Smith to declare that the bicycle had brought about "the alarming increase of immorality among young women in the United States" because of the "evil associations and opportunities" it made possible.
—Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy
Smith chose the underlined words for a reason. What effect did she hope to have on the audience by using words with strong negative connotations?
A. She wanted to encourage cycling for women’s health.
B. She wanted to persuade others that women should not ride bicycles.
C. She wanted to evoke patriotic feelings in citizens.
D. She wanted to convince men to ride bicycles.

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