In “How To Tame A Wild Tongue,” Gloria Anzaldua describes not only her own experiences with language, but some of the experiences of the various communities and language groups she is a part of. What stood out to you in Anzaldua’s essay? Which descriptions or details were most memorable to you, and why? What do you think Anzaldua’s ultimate message is? What can you emulate from Anzaldua’s writing style for the essay you will compose this unit?
Most of the readings this unit can be thought of as observations of people, places, or communities. What were some of the strategies that the writers of these essays used to report their observations? What details or descriptions stand out to you in the essays? How can you emulate these writers’ strategies in your own writing assignment this unit?
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