Discussion Post: African American Literature
• Author/Reading: Which author and reading did you select and why?
• Main Idea: What do you think is the main idea the author is trying to convey in the reading you selected? What acts of resistance did you see in this reading/author? (Give at least one clear, detailed example).
• Rhetorical Purpose: We discussed several rhetorical purposes for the writings in this unit (rhetorical purposes being the reasons these authors were writing). Describe how this author/reading is an example of at least one of the rhetorical purposes we discussed.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.