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After reading the opening of Carrie Chapman's Catt's "from Suffrage is Inevitable" in class, identify the opening's rhetorical strategies and analyze their EFFECTS (what it DOES) on her overall argument/purpose/audience in a brief paragraph.
Carrie Chapman Catt uses several rhetorical strategies in her opening of "from Suffrage is Inevitable." Catt references the country and nation as "ours," implying that she, along with all women, are a part of America as well as men. The word "ours" creates a tone of inclusivity, appealing to the audience through a welcome and unassuming tone. Catt also uses a historical allusion by referencing the American Revolution The American Revolution was a bloody and brutal war. By comparing women's fight for suffrage and the American Revolution, Catt could be saying that women's fight for suffrage could lead to similarly bloody and brutal revolution. Catt's comparison could also show how the congressmen are hypocrites. They caused a war over their freedom, and now are getting mad at women for fighting for their own rights. Catt's use of the word "our" and her historical allusion set a tone of inclusivity and display the gravity of women's fight for suffrage in America.
ReplyDeleteIn Carrie Catt’s opening of “Women’s Suffrage Is Inevitable,” she uses the word our when she speaks of the United States. Using this third person collective pronoun implies that women are also part of this nation and suggests inclusivity. Also, in her mention of the American Revolution, she makes a parallel connection of “taxation without representation” and the state of women’s rights. She suggests that Americans are being hypocritical in that they are letting women be oppressd just as Americans were oppressed by the British during the American Revolution.
ReplyDeleteCarrie Chapman Catt’s “from Suffrage is Inevitable,” uses many different rhetorical devices. In the introduction, Catt uses the phrase “our country” (383) in reference to herself, the congressmen, and all women. The use of this word prompts the audience to feel included in her statement and also states her opinion that America is the country of and for men and women alike. She also uses repetition of the phrase “do you realize,” (385). Th word you addresses the audience specifically, prompting the congressmen to recognize the negative effects that come from denying women’s rights. Asking a question repetitively prompts the men to think of what their own response would be, which engages the audience. Similarly, in the passage in which Catt states, “The time for women’s suffrage has come...The idea will not perish, the party which opposes it will” and “Can you afford the risk?” she uses diction to have an effect on the audience. By describing consequences of postponing/ignoring women’s rights then directly asking if the audience can handle the risk of these consequences it tells them that these consequences will affect the audience directly.
ReplyDeleteCatt’s usage of inclusive pronouns such as “ours” to convey how the United States is a country to women, and not just men. Also, Catt makes historical allusions to the American Revolution. This appeals to her audience (senator members with knowledge of America’s history) and their loyalty to the country and what it stands for. She points out that the American Revolution was fighting for representation in the government, which women don’t have. This emphasizes how women could do the same thing that the revolutionaries did, and fight for their rights. This historical allusion also helps to convey that women are smart and knowledgable about America, which provides a counter argument to the claim that women are not smart enough to vote.
ReplyDeleteIn the introduction of Carrie Chapman Catt's "Women's Suffrage Is Inevitable," Catt uses many rhetorical strategies to support her argument. Catt speaks in the third person collective when talking about the nation. Catt's use of the word "our" includes both men and women in the conversation and implies that women are equals to men. Catt also uses a historical illusion when she refers to the American Revolution. The historical illusion illudes to the fact that the American Revolution was caused by the inequality of people, which is exactly what Catt says is currently happening. Catt's referral to the American revolution causes her audience--a group of congressmen--to think bout how their actions are hypocritical because the same thing is happening now that caused the American Revolution. Catt also describes women's importance in society when she says, "while he denies that fundamental right of democracy to thousands of women public school teachers from whom many of these men learn all they know of citizenship and patriotism" (384). Catt's example shows that although women are not allowed to vote or be involved in governmental policies, they teach men all they know about politics and government. Again, she shows the situation's hypocracy and cuases her audience to rethink their actions.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning, Catt makes a historical allusion to the American Revolution when she references, "Taxation without representation is tyranny" (1). She makes this reference to show that men, at the time, were allowed to rebel and have freedom. She mentions this with a hypocritical tone because men got into a bloody war over their independence and argues that women have the right to as well. This establishes a connection between Catt and her audience (White men in office). Catt also says, "The history of our country. Ours is a nation born of revolution" (1). By saying "ours," Catt establishes an inclusive tone in the third person collective. She makes her audience aware that women too are a part of this nation that was once born again through the fight for freedom.
ReplyDeleteCatt uses 3rd person collective pronoun to draw a common ground with the audience. This allows her to establish a connection so the audience does not see her as only attacking America but rather trying to improve. Third person collective pronoun also allows her to be included in America which shows that she, among other woman are should be part of America and represented. She also makes an historical illusion to remind her audience the reason why the American Revolution happened in the first place and how if not taken seriously, could happen again.
ReplyDeleteIn the opening of Carrie Catt's "Women's Suffrage Is Inevitable," she uses rhetorical strategies such as pathos and allusion to support and strengthen her argument. The use of personal pronouns such as "our" is an example of pathos because it establishes a connection with the reader to get them more involved and invested in her argument, as well as creates common ground. She also incorporates the historical allusion of the American Revolution that parallels women in today's world to Americans during the revolution which supports her argument of women not being represented while they still pay taxes.
ReplyDeleteCarrie Chapman Chatt's "From Suffrage is Inevitable", uses several rhetorical strategies to support her argument. Catt makes a historical allusion when she references, "Taxation without representation is tyranny. She makes this reference to show that women have been a major part of society and helped out in many ways, such as paying taxes, yet they have not been acknowledged. Yet, this quote states that all should be represented, so by Catt uses this quote it supports her idea of equality. Catt also uses personal pronouns when describing the nation and the country as "ours". Catt establishes a person connection with the audience to emphasize the fact that women are as much a part of the U.S, as men. She makes the audience feel connected and included as well when using this personal diction.
ReplyDeleteCarrie Chapman Catt uses rhetorical devices to better appeal to her intended audience and create an inclusive tone. In the opening of the text, Catt uses the pronoun “ours” most often. Ours is a collective pronoun and may create a tone of inclusivity. In using this specific diction, she establishes a connection to the intended audience by uniting all women with the audience. In the opening, Catt also describes the history of American independence. She expounds on the unfair representation that Americans support. In explaining the history, Catt demonstrates to the senate that a rebellion in order to gain rights is completely justified. This undermines the opposition’s argument that a lack of women’s rights is completely acceptable. By paralleling America’s unacceptable situation to women’s situation, Catt establishes the women’s rights system as a system in dire need of change
ReplyDeleteCarrie Chapman Catt uses several rhetorical strategies in her speech’s opening. She calls America “our country” and “our nation”, which establishes a connection between Catt and her male audience, implying that both men and women have power in America. Catt’s patriotic tone supports her inclusive ideas when she speaks about why America revolted from England. She then compares America’s struggle for independence from England with the women’s struggle for freedom. Catt uses the men’s patriotic feelings to convince them that women’s suffrage is right for their country.
ReplyDeleteCatt uses the word “ours” to show that women are a part of the country too. Emphasizing women’s inclusion as citizens of the country implies that women should therefore have the same rights as a male citizen. Catt also uses a historical allusion to the American Revolution. She parallels the fight for women’s representation to the fight for representation during the American Revolution. This may cause the audience to feel that if they don’t allow women to vote,there will be a war as bloody as the one during the revolution. By explaining the revolution, Catt also demonstrates her knowledge of American history. Because she is a woman, it suggests that women like her are knowledgeable also. Because these women are knowledgeable, they know enough to vote responsibly.
ReplyDeleteIn the opening paragraph of Carrie Chapman Catt’s “Suffrage is Inevitable,” the author chooses her diction to connect women to men. She uses the phrase ‘our’ when speaking about the United States of America, suggesting that women are as much a part of the country as men. The phrase is possessive, implying that women care about the country just as much as men, and should be able to work for the country the way men do. This is effective because her audience is made up of Congressmen, who care about the country. She also uses both pathos and ethos when she makes a historical allusion to the American Revolution. She shows her audience that women know just as much about their country’s history as the men. The reference to the very beginning of the country would also whip up patriotic pride in these men who have devoted their lives to serving their country. Patriotism and pride are emotions that may calm the Congressmen and make them more willing to listen to Catt.
ReplyDeleteIn “Women’s Suffrage is Inevitable,” Carrie Chapman Catt uses multiple rhetorical strategies to strengthen her argument. In the beginning, she repeats the word “ours” often. “Ours” is a third person collective word so Catt, most likely, chooses to use the word “ours” to give the beginning an inclusive tone. By having an inclusive tone, Catt suggests that the nation belongs to everyone, including women, which can serve as a reason to her claim: why women should be allowed to vote and have a say in the country politics. Also, Catt says “‘taxation without representation is tyranny’”(383). Catt is alluding to what started the American revolution and is saying that Americans are treating their women the same way Britain treated Americans. Catt suggests that America is being hypocritical because they are treating women the same way they were treated under British rule. “Taxation without representation” helps Catt’s argument because she is reminding America of how they got independent in the first place: by rebelling against an unjust system.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning Carrie Chapman Catt’s, “From Suffrage is Inevitable,” there are a few rhetorical strategies. One of these strategies is how Catt uses the third person collective, “our”. Catt says, “Ours is a nation born of revolution ... Ours is a government of the people” (1). By using “our” in these sentences, Catt is able to establish a sense of unity. She indicates that women are apart of the nation and country too. This allows for a tone of inclusivity. Another rhetorical strategy used in the beginning of Catt’s argument is also a historical allusion. She references the American Revolution. This war was extremely brutal and violent. Taxation without representation is the exact thing that caused the revolution, so Catt relates the present to the past cause of that war. This appeals to how the congressman would not want to repeat the past of this horrible war. These two strategies support the beginning of her argument, and she continues to use rhetorical strategies through the rest of her argument.
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ReplyDelete(ARIEL FINCH) In "Women's Suffrage is Inevitable," Carrie Chapman Catt uses many rhetorical strategies. She specifically uses logos to encourage people to advocate for women's suffrage. In the first section, "History of Democracy," Catt mentions that "[f]rom the beginning of things, nations had been ruled by kings and for kings, while the people served and paid the cost....The colonists [eventually] won, and the nation which was established as a result of their victory has held unfailingly the these two fundamental principles [-- 'Taxation without representation is tyranny' and 'Governments derive their just powers rom the consent of the governed' --] of democratic government are not only the spiritual source of our national existence but have been our chief history pride and at all times the sheet anchor of our liberties' (383). With this information, Catt's readers are informed that the United States and its government are supposed grant freedom to ALL us citizens. Suffrage is simply the right and the FREEDOM to vote. If women do not have suffrage, they do not have freedom. Despite the fact that the US government claims that all citizens have freedom, only some US citizens have freedom.
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ReplyDeleteIn the opening of Carry Chapman’s Catt’s “from Suffrage is Inevitable”, she uses many different rhetorical strategies to engage her readers. First, she reminds readers of the ideals America is built on and alludes to the Declaration of Independence. Catt gains ethos by referencing the Declaration and also gains the readers trust by referencing a document that they know is true. Catt consistently uses the pronoun our which promotes inclusivity between men and women during the time of the Revolution. The use of the possessive pronoun creates a bridge between men and women and shows that they were fighting for the same thing during the revolution. She also uses phrases like, “nation born of revolution”, “boldly proclaimed”, and “ our liberties” to promote a sense of patriotism that is intended to build excitement in the readers.
ReplyDeleteCarrie Chapman Catt uses the Logos rhetorical appeal in her speech, “Women’s Suffrage is Inevitable,” to clarify her seemingly drastic assumptions about women’s right to vote. While discussing America’s unique situation of allowing women’s suffrage in some states, Catt claims that the right to vote will absolutely be available for all women because the current condition of America cannot last (3). Her statement appears to be drastic at first but she uses logical reasoning to explain her inference. Catt goes on to say that a country will be imbalanced if the states that do not allow women to vote remain this way. She is referring to the amount of unequal power that some states will have over others. The states that have more people voting are likely to have more influence. This type of power is unconstitutional because the power of government is meant to be split into three even branches. If within one branch, say congress, one man has greater power of another because he represents a few more people, the minority is not getting help and is being denied their right to have a voice. The minority is American as well and deserve to be treated as such. In order to resolve the political imbalance Catt advocates for all women to have the right to vote. The only other option would be to completely revoke women’s voting right in all states. The latter task would be extremely difficult because it would likely cause distress and reason for uprisings among the people. So Catt’s peaceful and productive conclusion is to give all women the right to vote. It is a sensible and common conclusion. Through this reasoning, which is expressed in Catt’s argument, the Logos strategy works well with her evidence for America to choose is to give women sufferage.
ReplyDeleteThroughout her speech Catt uses logos to effectively explain why women should have the right to vote, she does this by appealing to her audiences common sense and logic. Catt begins her speech with a short summary of history of the United States where she points out that a nation built on having the right to vote and representation, does not allow women to have representation or voting rights. Catt goes on to say, “Behold [Uncle Sam] again, welcoming boys of twenty-one and the newly made immigrant citizen to “a voice in their own government” while [Uncle Sam] denies the fundamental right of democracy to thousands women public school teachers from whom many of these men learn all they know of citizenship and patriotism, to women college presidents, to women who preach in our pulpits, interpret laws in our courts, preside over hospitals, write books and magazines, and sermon every uplifting moral and social enterprise” (384). Catt illuminates the unjust conditions that any man, no matter how uneducated he may be, still has the right to vote, though many qualified women still cannot vote. Catt strengths this point through using a logical appeal. She describes a long list of positions women hold, all of which are usually thought of as extremely intelligent and high ranking jobs. When Catt does this she implies that because women have such intelligent positions, women must be intelligent to obtained these jobs in the first place. In doing this Catt undermines the common argument against women's suffrage, that women aren't intelligent enough to vote.
ReplyDeleteIn “Women’s Suffrage is Inevitable” Carrie Chapman Catt uses diction throughout the beginning of her arguement to strengthen it. Catt uses the word “our” when she is talking about the United States because she is saying that both men and women are equally apart of the Untied States. Using “our” also adds an inclusive tone, as she is talking about more than just men or just women. She also has a patriotic tone which would appeal to men in government positions, as they are also patriotic
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