Rhetorical Analysis For this assignment I chose Lee Mocobe’s poem about what its like to be transgender. In this poem he discusses what he has personally experienced as a transgender male. His purpose for writing this was to share his story, personal experience, and to raise awareness for the transgender community. The medium that the author chose, in this case a poem, plays a large role in how well they will be heard. Lee Mocobe chose the medium of a poem because it allowed him to use his voice and to have a stronger emotional connection with the audience. When a text is read aloud by the author, it gives the audience a clearer understanding of the meaning, as the authors tone and style is more noticeable. The intended audience for this poem
