Question

read the quotation by sojourner truth.
i am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but i want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, i will step into the pool.
which best describes the syntax in this quotation?
○ truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
○ truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
○ truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
○ truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.

Explanation:

1. First, analyze the syntax of the quotation: The sentence structure is relatively straightforward with simple clauses ("I am glad...", "but I want...", "and while... I will...") rather than complex, multi - layered or convoluted structures.
2. Then, analyze the meaning: The quotation is about Sojourner Truth expressing her intention to take part in the fight for women's rights (equality) as the movement for rights is progressing (water is stirring).
3. Now, evaluate the options:

• Option 1 says she describes how she will help women gain equal rights, but the quotation is more about her participating in the fight rather than detailing the help method.
• Option 2: The syntax is simple (short, clear clauses) and she is expressing her idea to participate in the fight for equality, which matches the quotation.
• Option 3 and 4 say complex syntax, which is incorrect as the sentence structure is simple.

Answer:

B. Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.