Sojourner Truth's speech at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, stands as a landmark in the annals of both the women's rights movement and the broader struggle for racial equality. Her poignant address, famously titled "Ain't I a Woman?" ", employs a series of rhetorical techniques that not only confronted but also challenged the deep-seated societal norms that systematically marginalized groups based on race and gender. This essay delves into how Truth masterfully used repetition, rhetorical questions, and a potent mix of ethos, pathos, and logos to craft an argument that was not just persuasive to her contemporaries but also continues to inspire the fight for equality. Through her speech, Truth did more than just articulate
