Rhetorical Analysis

Throughout the 12 years I have spent in the mandated state education system, more times than not I have been forced to adhere to the standards infringed upon us by the state and our teachers. In high school, we were required to adhere to the conventions of the Standard English Language in all our written assignments, including our narratives. As a result, this has not allowed for significant growth over the years. It was not until this class, ENG 1020, that I was exposed to a larger literacy threshold. One of the first literary pieces we read and analyzed as a class was “ Vignette: Gettin Crunk with Composition Studies” by Vershawn Ashanti Young. A descriptive narrative challenging the restrictions American Academia has placed on writers. This …show more content…
One recurring theme in my coursework has been the analysis of logic and emotion in writing. Rhetorical strategies serve as the essential element in making persuasive arguments so effective. Whether it's by appealing to their emotions, logic, or trust, they are vital instruments for writers to use to connect with their audience. For instance, by sharing personal experiences, using powerful language, or thought-evoking narratives, writers can create strong emotions (pathos) amongst their readers, making them feel more connected to the argument at hand. At the same time, writers include logical reasoning (logos) to establish their credibility (ethos) as a way to appeal factually and factor into another reason as to why their readers should agree with their perspective. When it comes to analyzing and choosing sources to help back up your argument, these same rhetorical strategies can help establish the same connection by appealing to …show more content…
In Project One, I reflected on my cultural background and its influence on my language and literacy in everyday life, recognizing its significant impact on me. As stated in Project One, drawing strength from the confident young girl raised within the confines of Mexican culture “ allowed me to reach a happy medium, enabling what is now a liberating form of communication inside and outside of my house” At Wayne State University, only 6% of the enrolled student population identifies as Hispanic or Latino (R). As a Mexican woman, I recognize the privilege of pursuing higher education and feel compelled to advocate for my community and other marginalized groups. It has been imperative for me to raise awareness of marginalized communities through various literary forms of expression. The emphasis on representation only continued to enrich my writing due to the passion it stemmed from. I sought to raise awareness in project three by addressing the disparities resulting from the big gap between white peers and those from minority groups by discussing a case in which Broderick Turner, a marketing professor at Virginia Tech, provided an example of automatic faucets commonly found in public

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