This excerpt is from a speech by Ann Howard Shaw in 1915. In it, she argues for
women's right to vote.
When I came into your hall tonight, I thought of the last time I was in your city. Twenty-
one years ago I came here with Susan B. Anthony ... [for] the same purpose as that for
which we are here tonight. Boys have been born since that time and have become
voters, and the women are still trying to persuade American men to believe in the
fundamental principles of democracy. ...
What aspect of the text above is indicative of a speech?
It discusses the evolution of American voters.
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It mentions an influential historical figure.
It targets a specific audience with a clear agenda.