Sojourner Truth’s deft use of rhetorical questions in her iconic speech "Ain't I a Woman?" is a crucial technique for engaging her audience and challenging entrenched societal norms. By repeatedly posing the question, "Ain't I a woman?" She directly confronts the irrational distinctions drawn between white women and African American women, as well as between women and men generally. This recurring question compels listeners to critically evaluate the unjust treatment and inherent contradictions in societal attitudes toward women of different races. Each repetition of this question chips away at the foundations of racial and gender inequality by forcing the audience to question the validity of their preconceived notions. The power of this approach
