Question

read the conclusion from susan b. anthonys speech, \on womens right to vote.\

the only question left to be settled now is: are women persons? and i hardly believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not. being persons, then, the women are citizens; and no state has a right to make any law, or to enforce any old law, that shall abridge their privileges or immunities. hence, every discrimination against women in the constitutions and laws of the several states is today null and void, precisely as is every one against negroes.

anthony most likely concludes her speech in this manner because she hopes to

inspire all citizens to fight for their right to vote.
persuade the audience that important causes are worth fighting for.
encourage the audience to question laws that are outdated or that no longer apply.
convince the audience that women are entitled to the same rights as men.

Explanation:

Analyze the speech excerpt

The excerpt is the conclusion of Susan B. Anthony's speech, "On Women's Right to Vote."
She uses a logical syllogism to make her point:

1. Are women persons? (An undisputed premise).
2. Since women are persons, they are citizens.
3. Therefore, states cannot abridge their privileges as citizens, making discrimination null and void.

This logical structure directly targets the core argument of her speech.

Identify the author's purpose

Using Authors Purpose, we analyze why Anthony structured her conclusion this way.
She establishes a clear, undeniable link between being a "person" and being a "citizen" who is entitled to constitutional rights. By doing so, she aims to logically prove that women already possess the constitutional right to vote, just like men.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "inspire all citizens to fight..." — The text focuses on a logical legal argument rather than a call to physical or active fighting.
• Option 2: "persuade the audience that important causes are worth fighting for" — This is too broad and misses the specific focus on women's constitutional rights.
• Option 3: "encourage the audience to question laws..." — While she mentions laws being "null and void," her primary focus is proving women's citizenship and rights, not just questioning outdated laws.
• Option 4: "convince the audience that women are entitled to the same rights as men" — This matches her logical progression: women are persons, therefore citizens, therefore entitled to the same constitutional protections as male citizens.

Connect rhetorical devices to the conclusion

Using Rhetorical Devices, Anthony employs rhetorical questions ("Are women persons?") and deductive reasoning to leave her opponents with no logical counterargument, thereby convincing her audience of the equality of women's rights.

Answer:

• inspire all citizens to fight for their right to vote.
• persuade the audience that important causes are worth fighting for.
• encourage the audience to question laws that are outdated or that no longer apply.
• convince the audience that women are entitled to the same rights as men. (Correct answer)