This speech was given prior to the Civil War and nearly 70 years before women in the United States were allowed to vote. What is Sojourner Truth saying about the connection between civil rights for African Americans and the rights of women? Why was she able to stand before a large audience and expound this way without notes or preparation? What issue of today might inspire you to make an unrehearsed speech? Post a detailed response to the Sojourner Truth Discussion prompt. Then respond to two classmates' posts. PLEASE HELP 100 POINTS

- "there are several movements that doris lessing was associated with. first of all, communism. she pursued her communist beliefs and included them in her writing, and was also a member of several communist book clubs. she is also strongly associated with feminism, her fight for equality and women's rights.

doris lessing is the kind of writer who has followers, not just readers. they have been engaged to her chiefly because of her involvement in major problems, such as politics and woman-ism."

recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

explanation:

when making an inference, the reader should be sure to support the inference with

evidence

a is an educated guess about what will happen.

c. prediction

when new information proves that a reader's prediction is wrong, the reader should

make a new prediction based on the new information.