Rhetorical Analysis Of Alfred M. Green's Speech

Alfred M. Green was a patriotic black man who wanted to encourage his fellow African Americans to join the Union Army by using ethos, logos, and tone. Alfred M. Green uses ethos, logos, and tone to persuade his fellow African Americans to join the Union Army. He believes that if they were to enlist, they would be able to overthrow the tyrant system and be treated better than before because they would be fighting with the North.
Alfred M. Green starts his speech by establishing himself as a black patriot. He states “My country, right or wrong, I love thee still!”. Being a true patriot meant you had to have this belief. You should still love your country and acknowledge its wrong-doings. It helped to persuade African Americans to join the

He’s zealous. Green uses repetition to emphasize the idea of unity. He uses repetition, such as “let us,” to unify African Americans by getting a hold of their emotion of pride towards patriotism. The use of repetition helps engrave into their mind that this is something they should do for the greater good. The lasting effect on them is pride because they defended their country. In his speech, the way he says his ideas and makes metaphors give the illusion that he is enthusiastic about making a change. He uses figurative language, specifically personification, which makes his tone more heard. He makes Biblical allusions that appeal to those that are for Religion during that time. He says, “Let us, then, take up the sword, trusting in God, who will defend the right.” With the references he uses about God, people can hear his zealous tone for change. Green, a patriotic black man, tries to encourage African Americans to enlist in the Union Army using ethos, logos, and tone so they can change the treatment of African Americans. He tries to convince his audience that joining the Union Army will help them make the change they aspire for. He uses rhetorical strategies like ethos, logos, and tone to help persuade his