Passage From Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Devices

The main purpose for this passage is to expose the fact that prejudice and racism still exists. Brent Staples uses his experiences as an example of want many black men face in today’s society. He reveals how he was feared in the public area by some people based on his race’s stereotypes. He uses many rhetorical devices in the passage to grab the reader’s attention and get them to see his point of view. He achieves this by using diction, pathos, a humorous writing style.
Staples use of rhetorical techniques is a main reason this passage has a meaningful message. Pathos is one of the main tools he uses and this helps him create and appeal to the reader from different aspects. He tries to create a feeling of fear when he talks about his experiences.