When was I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot read written?
The following essay, published in Harper’s in September 1999, is a critique of the quality of required reading in American high schools. Books discussed in this essay include: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
Why does prose use a series of rhetorical questions toward the end of her essay?
7. Toward the end of the essay (paras. 35, 39, and 43), Prose uses a series of rhetorical questions. By the end of the essay, Prose has made her case and might be seen as asking the reader to confirm what has become obvious.
Who does prose blame for this state of affairs?
4. Prose places the blame for this current state of affairs on the teachers who expose these students to literature and guide them through without educating them on the important themes. Those teachers are the reason that today’s students lack creativity and imagination.
What is the purpose of I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot read?
To inform people of how the education system is lacking and its effect on young readers.
Which appeal does prose make when using all her sources and direct quotes?
ethos
Would prose strengthen her argument?
8) Yes, she could have strengthened her argument by including interviews because it would have granted her more credibility to speak on behalf of the teachers and students.
What does prose mean when she writes?
Prose is verbal or written language that follows the natural flow of speech. It is the most common form of writing, used in both fiction and non-fiction. Prose comes from the Latin “prosa oratio,” meaning “straightforward.”
What are three rhetorical appeals?
As defined by Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher (384-322 BC), there are three main types of rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.
Does prose propose a solution or recommendations to change this situation?
Although Prose does not explicitly offer a solution, one is implicit: assign and teach kids better books and icach them (books and kids) well.