Question

read this paragraph from history of woman suffrage, volume i. we have shown that woman is not correctly represented by man at the ballot - box. could her voice be heard, it would alter the choice of public men and their character. with legislators compelled to respect her opinions, the law itself, constitutions, and politics reflect, to a just extent, her peculiar views and interests. nor is it for us to decide whether these would be for the better or worse. let the majority rule. what is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? ○ to inform readers about voting restrictions ○ to inform readers about a political movement ○ to persuade readers that women deserve the right to vote ○ to entertain readers with a story about women who become lawmakers

Explanation:

The paragraph discusses how women are not correctly represented by men at the ballot - box and implies that if women's voices were heard (through voting), it would impact public men, laws, etc. The author is trying to convince readers that women should have the right to vote. The first option is incorrect as the paragraph is not about voting restrictions. The second option is wrong as it's not about informing about a political movement. The fourth option is incorrect as there's no story about women lawmakers for entertainment.

Answer:

C. to persuade readers that women deserve the right to vote