Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Sentiments, Which statement best describes the relationship
between Stanton's diction and her purpose?
He has made her, morally, an irresponsible being, as she
can commit many crimes with impunity, provided they
be done in the presence of her husband. In the covenant
of marriage, she is compelled to promise obedience to
her husband, he becoming, to all intents and purposes,
her master—the law giving him power to deprive her of
her liberty, and to administer chastisement.
O Stanton uses words with positive connotations to
encourage women to discover their voices.
O Stanton uses words with negative connotations to
emphasize the persecution of women.
0 Stanton uses words with positive connotations to
highlight women's road toward social progress.
O Stanton uses words with negative connotations to
criticize women for their apathy.