Read the excerpt from The Declaration of the Rights of Women written by French activist Olympe de Gouges in 1791.

Women, wake up; the tocsin of reason sounds throughout the universe; recognize your rights. The powerful empire of nature is no longer surrounded by prejudice, fanaticism, superstition, and lies. The torch of truth has dispersed all the clouds of folly and usurpation. Enslaved man has multiplied his force and needs yours to break his chains. Having become free, he has become unjust toward his companion. Oh women! Women, when will you cease to be blind?

To understand the context, which elaborative technique would be the best way to explain the importance of the quote?


A Describe the background of the author, Olympe de Gouges, and her cause.
B Explain what was happening in 1791 around the world.
C Reveal that Olympe de Gouges was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution for writing the book.
D Summarize the purpose behind the writing of the book.