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Question 43 • English Language Arts 12

Which evaluation of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman makes an accurate conclusion about Wollstonecraft’s beliefs and correctly supports it with text evidence?

Answer

Wollstonecraft writes, “The society is formed in the wisest manner.” This supports the idea that she believes that humans are so smart that their ability to reason is unquestionable.

Wollstonecraft writes, “Men, in general, seem to employ their reason to justify prejudices.” This supports the idea that she believes all men are prejudiced and are therefore unable to reason truthfully.

Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly.

Wollstonecraft writes, “For why should the gracious fountain of life give us passions.” This supports the idea that she believes that people’s passions should be ignored in favor of their reason.

Explanation

The quotation “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason” directly connects prejudice with impaired reasoning. It supports the conclusion that people need to overcome their prejudices in order to reason clearly. Choice B overstates Wollstonecraft’s point: saying men often use reason to justify prejudices does not mean all men are incapable of truthful reasoning.

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