Vocabulary
This is the definition of the term 'racial heritage'
A group of people who identify with one another based on cultural heritage or similar identities.
Person 2: "Um, no, the definition of curfew is to place boundaries on time allowed out or in."
The following is an example of using Definition for Rhetorical purposes
This conversation between Gloria and her mother proves that while others will try to choose her own identity, Gloria will deliberately choose her own identity.
Page 43. Paragraph 37 conversation.
This is the year Anzaldua was born
1942
What is a 'label' in the human sense?
A category that one or, mainly others, place a human being in. This oculd be defined through sexual orientation, gender, racial heritage, etc.
Please translate this into student in Junior year language:
"Gloria uses parallel syntax to create a paradox."
Gloria uses repeats parts of a sentence for emphasis to create a statement that is neither true or false.
Person 1: "Building the dam will be safe for the town next to it."
Person 2: "If the dam cracks, then the town will be flooded and people could lose lives."
The following is an example of using cause and effect for Rhetorical purposes
Are the endnotes provided by Anzaldua just simple citations?
No, they are meant to add to her argument using history and opinions.
This the year Anzaldua died
2004
What is the definition of rhetoric?
The art of argument.
This is the definition of a cumulative sentence.
An independent clause followed by further specifying details.
"...by mexicanos we do not mean citizens of Mexico; we do not mean a national identity, but a racial one"
The following is an example of using Definition for Rhetorical purposes
The Kaufmann quote gives Gloria a(n) (abstract/concrete) idea to present and argue in the passage that follows.
Abstract, identity being core to everyone.
Name two things Anzaldua spoke and wrote about
Feminist writings, chicana focus writing, lesbian writings
A Chicano/Chicana is
A person who is mixed with both American and Mexican attributes. Born in America, yet has strong ties to the Mexican homeland.
Please re-enact an argument that utilizes the rhetorical technique: definition.
UP TO STUDENTS.
"...not one mind, not one of citizenship. Neither eagle nor serpent, but both. And like the ocean, neither animal respects borders"
The following is an example of using analogy for Rhetorical purposes
In the section post-Kaufmann quote, Gloria changes her argument perspective. How?
Gloria goes from a 1st person perspective, fighting for herself, to fighting for her entire racial heritage.
How does Anzaldua define a wild tongue?
A language with no linguistic borders.
Who wrote "How to Tame a Wild Tongue"?
"This voluntary (yet forced) alienation makes for psychological conflict, a kind of dual-identity"
The following is an example of using cause and effect for Rhetorical purposes
Which is the tone of the passage post-Kaufman?
Resentful yet optimistic
Arrogant any cynical
Indignant but resolute
Indignant but resolute
Gloria Anzaldua categorizes herself as a...
a Chicana
What is code-switching? How does Anzaldua utilize it within the essay?
Code-switching is using both the Spanish and English language conversely. Anzaldua uses it when writing, she switches between the languages.