Rhetorical Analysis Of Alfred M. Green Ap Language
AP Language – Green
Utilizing a hopefully powerful tone, Alfred M. Green feeds his persuasive appeals and helps to effectively convince his fellow African Americans to attempt to join the war. He tells them to not focus on the past injustices, but to look towards an equal future, in which they too can be a contributing member of the nation’s military force. Green’s use of diction creates an image of strong African Americans fighting alongside whites for a common purpose, furthering his appeals to both ethos and pathos. Green wants his “brethren” to “take up the sword” and embrace their “burning zeal” to fight for what is just. By discussing the passion and pertinacity of his race, he improves his appeal to the pathos of his listeners.
Utilizing a hopefully powerful tone, Alfred M. Green feeds his persuasive appeals and helps to effectively convince his fellow African Americans to attempt to join the war. He tells them to not focus on the past injustices, but to look towards an equal future, in which they too can be a contributing member of the nation’s military force. Green’s use of diction creates an image of strong African Americans fighting alongside whites for a common purpose, furthering his appeals to both ethos and pathos. Green wants his “brethren” to “take up the sword” and embrace their “burning zeal” to fight for what is just. By discussing the passion and pertinacity of his race, he improves his appeal to the pathos of his listeners.