Rhetorical Analysis Of Amiri Baraka 's ' Amiri For The First Time '

Pink delivers a very well organized speech. He opens the speech very strongly when he states- "I need to make a confession…” – creating a mystery and drawing the audience in instantly. The hilarity woven into the opening invokes a strong amusement from the audience. He frames his speech as a case study and not a story, which emphasizes the purpose of the speech as a learning opportunity for the audience –"I don’t want to tell you a story. I want to make a case. I want to make a hard-headed, evidence-based, dare I say lawyerly case for rethinking how we run our businesses.” (1.34). with this thesis statement, Pink states his intention in a very effective manner drawing fully, the attention of the audience. He institutes a framework around

In the book “Decoded,” rapper and businessman Jay-Z describes the emergence of hip hop culture while sharing his childhood memories, life challenges, and passions. Along with Jay-Z’s personal narrative, he provides an explanation for his song lyrics to educate readers about hip hop’s importance, his life, and national issues. Thus, he creates several arguments about hip hop’s purpose in the music industry. Two of Jay-Z’s main arguments consisted of hip hop being a form of art and the story of a hustler. This is especially true when considering how Jay-Z defines hip hop, analyzes supporting evidence, and interprets rap lyrics.

Martin Luther King Jr., an American Baptist minister and a Civil Rights activist, became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is widely known for his speech that took place on 28 August 1963, “I Have a Dream.” This speech aimed toward the entire nation. King’s main purpose in this speech was to convince his audience to demand racial justice and for them all to stand up together for their rights. In this speech, King uses emotional and logical appeal to gain the audience's support. He applied many rhetorical devices to his speech to connect with the audience’s emotions, and to logically support his arguments.

One reason why I think Lupe is a good role model is because she is very intelligent. As proof, Lupe’s academic grades are straight A’s. This shows that Lupe is intelligent because not many people get straight A’s on their report card every year of school. Secondly, Lupe is intelligent because she has won multiple awards. For example, Lupe won the school spelling bee, she won the blue ribbon award in the science fair, she was the winner of a reading contest at the library three summers in a row, she was also the top student in her piano recital, and she was the playground champion of chess. Talk about a ton of awards, right? Lupe feels like none of these awards mean anything though. Lupe wishes she could win some type of award in athletics, so that she can keep up with the other girls in her school, that’s why Lupe is working towards her goal of being the marble champion. Also, in one case in the story, when Lupe was playing marbles on her bed, she figured out that her bedspread was slowing down the marbles as she shot them. This

There will never be a point where everyone in Clarkston is like Luma Mufleh, a kind-hearted person who accepts the refugees for who they are and helped many of them when they were in times of need. For example, when Jeremiah Ziaty found out about the soccer team, he snuck out of the apartment to go play. His mother, Beatrice, did not like that he was leaving the house while she was away. Beatrice was going to ban Jeremiah from playing soccer before Luma stepped in. She volunteered to bring Jeremiah to practice and look out for him while he was there. Even though this caused Luma to put in more work with the team, she still did it because it helped someone. Contrary to that, not everyone will want the refugees to leave Clarkston immediately like some people. Some of the police in Clarkston are very discriminative of people from outside of the United States. When Luma was arrested for supposedly having an expired license, the clerk in the jail was especially rude to her when she found out her name was “Arab.” The clerk saw that her middle initial started with an H, and asked what it stood for. Luma said it stood for Hassan. Then the clerk proceeded to ask, “What are you doing here?” (251) The clerk then proceeded to slam her finger into the ink pad and on the paper. There was no reason for the clerk to treat Luma in such a bad way, she just did not like that she was not

The guidelines that Redish puts forth in her book can definitely be shown throughout the article you reference from Bon Appétit. I especially liked how the author writes in a familiar language and uses popular references like that of Beyoncé or #obsessed. Redish writes, “[w]riting can have character and flavor and still be clear” (4062). It certainly goes a long way in making the piece of writing on whole more sociable and user-friendly. The author has clearly gone to the extra effort of matching her tone to what she perceives as the persona of the reader/user. Because of this, the article is a great intro piece to invite customers to explore more of the website or, like you mentioned, find the perfect 2017 cookbook. Likewise, Food52.com

Krakauer In the beginning of the second section of the novel uses a narrative and descriptive style. The point of view is 1st person. An example is, “I left my seat and walked to the rear of the airplane.” There is also irony within the novel. An example of Irony is that Jon knew Scott Fischer, and planned to be going with his company to Everest. At the last minute, there was a change of plans, and Jon ended up on Hall’s team. The ironic this is that Fischer and Hall are big business rivals. Jon Krakauer has an angry tone after saying, “I guess I knew on some level that you might not be coming back, and it seemed like such a waste. It seemed so fucking stupid and pointless." Krakauer is respectful towards the guides and the climbers especially when it’s his wife.

Amiri Baraka’s play the “Dutchman” is a portrayal about the interactions between the two major characters Lula and Clay. The two came from different races, whereas Clay is a twenty year old African American, while Lula on her thirties is a white woman. It all started when Lula had the courage to approach Clay, accusing the latter intent of staring from the window of a train. In their conversation, it demonstrates how Lula was trying to manipulate the situation, depicting the relationship between the two races and the problem about stereotyping. In the play, Lula first appeared as a beautiful and attractive white woman with an apple at her hand (Baraka, 1). Somehow, if her character will be interpreted based on Biblical teaching, it appears that she is more like a temptress like Eve. Although, Lula only met Clay for the first time, but she acted like knowing everything about the latter. She even mocked and insulted Clay, especially with regards to his intellect and clothing. Through this portrayal, the Lula was trying to reveal her true nature as a rude individual, and there is no way Clay could approach her on the same footing.

There are other reasons why I think that I relate to Luma. Throughout the whole book, Luma never wants to give up. For example in chapter nine, “Get Lost”, when Luma knows she has to find a new field for her fugees to play on. According to St John, on page 93, the YMCA calls and lets Luma know they found a field for her. She never gave up on her high hopes. Luma always wanted the best for her players. I am just like Luma, as I never give up on things. My number one struggle I never give up on is my exercise. Luma has a great strength in her hopes. She honestly doesn’t care about anyone’s negative opinions. It is crazy how much I think I relate to Luma. Just

Hughes uses Luella's characteristics to enrich his theme. Luella portrays a caring, humble, and trusting figure towards Roger. Her caring trait can be seen in the story when she says," you ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong." Furthermore, This depicts Luella's mothering nature towards roger, changing his outlook towards life. Luella's humbleness also contributed to the theme. When Luella says," Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?" Furthermore, this quote displays Luella's humbleness because even if Roger tried to steal from her, she still offered her hospitality towards him. Luella's trusting personality plays a role in enhancing the theme as well. When Hughes says," The woman did not watch the

He is of the same opinion that his mother is a hyper sensual but determined person. He is aware of his mother’s escapades from childhood by what he hears in the community. Even as a grown man running a factory, his mother uses her notorious skills to get him to do her wishes. This becomes evident when they have a disagreement in the factory where she works for him. He describes her here as, “Lulu Lamartine was usually controlled as a cat and got her way through coaxing, cajoling, rubbing against your leg.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “I have a dream”, is my choice in this week’s forum. Delivered before hundreds of thousands of Americans on the 28th August 196,3 this speech has come to be regarded as one of the most forceful and defining speeches ever given. In this landmark speech, King advocates for racial equality and immediate end to racism. Not long after this momentous speech, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965 came into existence (Garrett 1)Dr. King’s “I have Dream” speech employs perfect use of Aristotle’s appeals of ethos, pathos and logos to appeal to the audience. To bring out different kinds of tone in his speech, Dr. King uses perfect choice of words or diction.

Luella Bates Washington Jones are also drastically different in both their personality and their appearance. Luella was a large woman whereas the washwoman was old, small, and frail. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones moreover was stern. She did what she pleased, even if it was out of the ordinary. For instance, after Roger attempted to rob her, Luella took Roger back to her home to teach him a lesson about stealing. Normally someone would bring Roger straight to the police, but Luella was stubborn and did everything her way. On the contrary, the washwoman was humble. She did everything she could to not be a burden to anyone else. “The old woman did not want to become a burden, and so she bore her burden.” Luella was also understanding. Like Roger, she knew what it felt like to want something you couldn’t have and so Luella understood why Roger tried to steal from her. “I were young once and I wanted things I could not get.” In contrast to Luella, the washwoman was a perfectionist. She needed everything to be in perfect order. When she did the laundry, it was always folded methodically with every piece neatly ironed. “Every piece of linen sparkled like polished silver. Every piece was neatly ironed.” Furthermore, Luella was forgiving and generous. She forgave Roger for trying to steal from her. Luella even provided a meal to Roger and gave him money for the shoes he wanted. Dissimilar to Luella, the washwoman was

Baraka uses the character Lula as a devise to mock Clay as being a supposed Uncle Tom.

Dutchman written by Amiri Baraka is a perfect example of how race can play in important part in how you are perceived. In this story a powerful middle-aged white women tries to seduce a younger aged African-American man that presented himself as intelligent and well dressed. This play was written during a time when our world was very closed minded about race specifically with those who were of color. In the early 1960’s white was the major race and white americans were who were superior to those of color. Later on in the 1960’s is when African-Americans started to fight for full and equal rights. They wanted to not be used or treated as if they were not humans. Majority of African-American families were lower class and poor because that is how society viewed and valued them. If you were not white you did not mean anything or have anything of value. Usually they were slaves for white families and were told to do as they instructed. This provoked for the Civil Rights Movement. That eventually lead to African-Americans having the same privileges as Whites. Now many years later we would think racism and discrimination does not happen but it does daily. Tying all this together was a play called Dutchman. Which is a strong play that expresses race and how racism is the dominate trait in the story and also stereotyping african americans.