Question

question 4 of 10
which example from \speech after being convicted of voting\ is the most rhythmic and most likely to keep the audience engaged?
a. it was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the union.
b. and it is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic - republican government - the ballot.
c. the early journals of congress show that, when the committee reported to that body the original articles of confederation, the very first one which became the subject of discussion was that respecting the equality of suffrage...
d. by them, too, men, as such, were deprived of their divine right to rule and placed on a political level with women.

Explanation:

Option A uses parallel structure ("It was we, the...; not we, the...; nor we, the...; but we, the...") which creates a rhythmic quality and is engaging. The repetition and balance in the language draw the audience in.

Answer:

A. It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.