Rhetorical Analysis Of James Baldwin Article

Rhetorical Analysis

My Rhetorical analysis paper is on an article by James Baldwin called, “If Black English isn’t a Language, then tell me, what is?” I believe that James Baldwin’s article is un-founded and has no point. I feel when talking about an issue of race, one most leave clear and supported points, and Baldwin’s article failed to do this. My rhetorical analysis should prove my thesis correct. I’ll be analyzing Baldwin’s credibility, his emotional appeal, and his logic of the argument.

First we start with James Baldwin’s credibility in his argument. James was born in Harlem, New York, in 1924. He’s wrote several popular novels before switching his emphasis to civil rights. ...

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For example, the way he describes the necessity of black culture in America. When he says “Black English lets the nation get a glimpse of reality,” (pg 46) falls toward a more white audience. All together Baldwin doesn’t seem to have a particular ...

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Added: 10/13/2015 09:11:22 PM
Submitted By: rickey527
Category: English
Type: Free Paper
Words: 252
Pages: 1

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