Question

Which quote shows an example of Stanton’s use of figurative language?

A. "He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead."
B. "He has denied her the facilities for obtaining a thorough education"
C. "He has taken from her all right in property, even to the wages she earns."
D. "Having deprived her of this first right as a citizen, the elective franchise"

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The person is not actually dead. Stanton has simply degraded her of her happiness/rights.

Answer 2

A. "He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead."

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the only statement that can not be interpreted literally.