Alfred M. Green was an African American abolitionist that was passionate about creating a diverse blend of men of all races in the Union forces. He presented a speech in 1861, the beginning stages of the Civil War, in an attempt to sway fellow African Americans to serve in the fight against the South, though it is not yet allowed. Green uses repetition to accomplish his purpose of persuading his “brethren” to abolish slavery by enlisting in the forces. Green strengthens the intensity of his beliefs throughout his speech by using repetition. In paragraph 1, he describes that every patriotic man’s heart “burns the love of country, of freedom, and of civil and religious toleration.” This causes a realization in his audience that they share commonalities
