Rhetorical Elements: Women's Rights to Suffrage

Women's Rights to the Suffrage, 1873
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Women's Rights to Suffrage, 1873
In "Women's Rights to Suffrage," Susan B. Anthony utilizes a variety of rhetorical elements to argue for women's right to vote. One of the most prominent rhetorical elements she employs is an appeal to ethos. Throughout the speech, Anthony presents herself as a knowledgeable and credible source on the issue of women's suffrage. She references the preamble of the Federal Constitution and cites definitions from Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier to support her argument that women are entitled to the same rights as men. By demonstrating her familiarity with these sources, Anthony establishes herself as an authority on the subject and strengthens the credibility of her argument.
Another key rhetorical element in Anthony's speech is her use of pathos. She appeals to the listeners’ excitements by describing the injustices wo...