Read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.Consequently the perfection of our nature and capability of happiness, must be estimated by the degree of reason, virtue, and knowledge, that distinguish the individual, and direct the laws which bind society: and that from the exercise of reason, knowledge and virtue naturally flow, is equally undeniable, if mankind be viewed collectively.
Answer
A
The author sticks to words with neutral connotations and does not make a point.
B
The author repeats words with positive connotations to help emphasize her point.
C
The author relies on words with negative connotations to show why other points are wrong.
D
The author contrasts words with positive and negative connotations to show both sides of a point.
Explanation
The author repeats the positive words “reason,” “virtue,” and “knowledge” as qualities that help people and society flourish. Repeating these words emphasizes her point that exercising reason, knowledge, and virtue leads to human perfection and happiness. The passage does not mainly use negative language or contrast positive and negative qualities.
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