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What is Douglass appealing to when he uses the phrase
"deprives itself of one-half of all that is wisest and best
for its usefulness"?
Read the excerpt from Frederick Douglass's speech on
the emancipation of women.
If the sense and sum of human goodness in man and
woman combined is greater than in that of either alone
and separate, then the government that excludes
women from all participation in its creation, admiration,
and perpetuation, maims itself, deprives itself of one-half
of all that is wisest and best for its usefulness, success
and perfection.
O authority
O credibility
O emotions
o evidence

Douglass appeals to this when he uses the phrase "deprives itself of one-half of all that is wisest and best for its usefulness" as credibility. Thus the correct answer is B.

What was the aim of Douglass's speech?

Douglass campaigned for black citizens to have the same rights and justice as whites. While admitting that he has made considerable progress since his escape from enslavement, he sincerely apologizes for being uncomfortable in front of the audience before starting his speech.

The phrase used by Douglass "deprives itself of one-half of all that is wisest and best for its usefulness", it appeals to the audience for credibility as it makes trustworthy statement and indicates a belief that inspires people.

He emphasizes that women had faced suffering but they should believe in themselves for the time when things will be changed.

Therefore, option B credibility is appropriate.

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