Question

In "All Together Now," Jordan uses appeals to emotion and appeals to reason to try to persuade her readers that her views are important. In a paragraph, cite one example of each kind of appeal in her work. Then, explain whether you find Jordan's appeals convincing, supporting your ideas with logical reasons and relevant examples.

Answer 1

Barbara Jordan's essay begins with a promising tone, commenting on the situation of race relations in America in the beginning of 1990's. Then, she recalls the acts that made positive changes possible, such as, Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act of 1960's. However, the racial relations don't predict a positive growth for 1990's according to the author where she cites the consequences of war-torn Bosnia's similar suffering during the period. Although it seems an emotional appeal, what Barbara Jordan discusses is a reality with her following lines. She proposes a solution. The solution is to act tolerantly and to become friends with people belonging to different race. And parents must take responsibility for their children's upbringing. They must accustom their children to diversity through love and tolerance.

Answer 2

The main reason for this essay is to persuade the readers that a tolerant society is created by working on a small scale. Barbra Jordan appeals to authority when she cities the examples set by Martin Luther King Jr and former president Lyndon Johnson.

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