"I repeat, that our minds are at full liberty for reflection; that imagination may exert itself in full vigor; and that if a just foundation is early laid, our ideas will then be worthy of rational beings."

Which of these best describes Murray's intentions in this statement from "On Equality of the Sexes"?

Question

"I repeat, that our minds are at full liberty for reflection; that imagination may exert itself in full vigor; and that if a just foundation is early laid, our ideas will then be worthy of rational beings."

Which of these best describes Murray's intentions in this statement from "On Equality of the Sexes"?

katecc379 · Answer

She is writing sarcastically because she already thinks women's ideas are worthy.
 She is writing sincerely because she wants to convince men to listen to her ideas.
 She is writing humorously because she thinks women's imaginations are amusing.
 She is writing skeptically because she is afraid people will criticize her ideas.

katecc379 · Answer

@Loser66

katecc379 · Answer

@TheCatMan

rainbowdash1145 · Answer

She is writing sincerely. look at word choice, and think of tone. you already should know the purpose, so think of that, too.

rainbowdash1145 · Answer

"that if a just foundation is early laid" is a very formal tone, don't you think? That doesn't sound sarcastic to me, nor is it a very humorous sentence, as this person sounds like she strongly believes what she is writing. That's two possibilities out of the question. She seems to be less skeptical and more sincere in her diction (the words she used) and tone. Id go with that one.

katecc379 · Answer

"And these I address to all Females that would be married, or are already so; not that I suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want Advice, for I assure [women], upon my Honour, I believe the quite contrary; but the Reason is, because I esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where I may promise myself the best Success."

This statement from Franklin's "Rules and Maxims for Promoting Matrimonial Happiness" best demonstrates

 his use of criticism to argue his point
 his use of common sense to appeal to women
 his use of flattery to gain women's attention
 his use of facts to prove his point

katecc379 · Answer

@RainbowDash1145

rainbowdash1145 · Answer

I would say the Flattery option, as he is trying to compliment them ("not that I suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want Advice, for I assure [women], upon my Honour, I believe the quite contrary;").