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Pathos And Anaphora In Her Speech Summary

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Anzaldua’s use of pathos and anaphora in her speech helps communicate the idea that women of color should have the same ability, as white woman, to write. Gloria Anzaldua is trying to influence women to no let oppression stop them from speaking their minds. Anzaldua believes there are people who are able to see into the future, but do not see; others are able to speak, but do not; others have ears, but do not listen. These kind of people shouldn't be listened because they make assumptions of themselves, and only put ideas on people’s minds. For instance, Anzaldua is making the point that woman should be able to make the reader understand and feel emotions throughout their writing, “You are the truthsayer with quill and torch. Write with your

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