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Read the excerpt from “Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain’s words? As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot. As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . . As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.

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D) As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot

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Summary of the speech

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Mark Twain was one of the greatest writer.He gave us the best seller

"The adventures of Tom Sawyer".Mark Twain's story books were very entertaining and engaging.

In the above given speech Mark Twain gave a speech "Votes for Woman"

in 1901.The correct option would be

"As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.)  correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Mark  Twain’s words from the speech “Votes for Women"

This is because this part of his speech is more meaningful.Mark Twain has repeated a few lines and he gives pressure on a few rods as if he is hinting on a few issues with Voting and Women.

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