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How to Tame a Wild Tongue

introduction?The Subject of the article “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” written by Gloria Anzaldua, is a Chicano-American woman’s struggle to be accepted by the cultures around her. This woman is torn between living as an American in Texas, accepting all of The American customs including the English language, and also staying true to her roots as a Chicano-American woman. this is a mouthful, two sentences?She wants to be accepted for who she is as a Chicano-American in both Mexico and America. The subject focuses on the language of this woman. The U.S. standard English which has been shoved down her throat since she was a child. “I remember being caught speaking Spanish at recess–that was good for three licks on the knuckles with a sharp ruler. I remember being sent to the corner of the classroom for “talking back” to the Anglo teacher when all I was trying to do was tell her how to pronounce my name.” This is an example of how Gloria was discriminated against by her white surroundings. That teacher was racist and ignorant to a different ethnicity. . I know this because the quote appealed word choice?to my feelings. I felt for the author because of the situation she was in. You can see that she is discriminated for her cultural attributes. “Pocho, cultural traitor, you’re speaking the oppressor’s language by speaking English, you’re ruining the Spanish language,” This quote was taken from an angry Mexican that Gloria had grown up with . I can infer this because we again feel for the writer by what this quote shows. This woman is scolded by both of her cultures for the language she speaks and the way that she looks. deeper analysis of the quotations, how do they reflect to YOUR argument

The apparent audience of this essay is any person who has an issue with languange or languages. describe the issueAny person who feels pressured by the culture in which they live in to change or adapt to what that culture wants it to can identify with this article, and make connections to themselves. Certain people get used to living in a certain way. Language could have much to do with it. Not specifically Mexican or Chicano people, but any person who is living somewhere with conflicting languages, and new customs. “I will no longer be made to feel ashamed of existing. I will have my voice: Indian, Spanish, white. I will have my serpent’s tongue- my woman’s voice, my poet’s voice. I will overcome the tradition of silence”Gloria is expressing what it means to be herself, and a strong woman of color.this implies she is african american The author is in this situation obvious statementand I can trust that she feels the same way that many of the people in her culture also feel. We can assume she knows what she is talking about. She is saying that her language is not just a way to communicate with others. Her language is who she is, and everything she stands for. “For a people who are neither Spanish nor live in a country in which Spanish is the first language; for a people who live in a country in which English is the reigning tongue but who are not Anglo; for a people who can not entirely identify with either standard (formal, Castilian) Spanish nor standard English, what recourse is left to them but to create their own language?” This shows Gloria’s rebel side and encourages that her specific cultural community form their own language. Gloria feels She is different because of the situations She went through such as with the ignorant anglo teacher. We can see what it is like to be an immigrant or someone who is struggling with cross-culturism.

The writer of this essay is Gloria Anzaldua. Gloria is identified as a Chicano person. This word means that she is Spanish, Anglo, and Indian. Gloria grew up trying to just be “herself”, which encompassed all of her cultural beliefs. Gloria wants to speak the language that her family has spoken for generations, but is forced in this new world to speak variations of the language or another language entirely if she expects to be accepted. Gloria as a writer is putting all of her experience as a Chicano person culturally struggling between being one or the other into this essay. I feel as thoughunneeded statement Gloria is a voice for thousands of others in her situation. “So, if you want to really hurt me, talk badly about my language. Ethnic identity is twin skin to linguistic identity–I am my language.” So much energy comes from Gloria that furthers her point that She feels strongly that this needs to change. Gloria is very emotional telling us about what is it is like to be a Chicano. “Flies don’t open a closed mouth.” This quote is nuts.word choice, and explain! This quote shows us how Gloria was encouraged to keep her mouth shut if she wanted to keep flies out of her mouth. This is clearly a hit on her character, getting basically told to “shut up” because anyone with common sense doesn’t want flies in their mouth. Gloria stressed this phrase because it implies that she should stop speaking her language due to other’s discrimination, and really is a strong statement.

This essay explains most of it’s content by showing the reader right into Gloria’s world.. explainThe author was speaking culturally and so as in all cases making a bold comment. This is something of a civil rights caliber essay. these statements have no backingI think I learned something new here, and learned new terms such as Chicano which got us in touch with the culture. Gloria should keep doing her thing. She can do whatever She pleases if She keeps at it. Who knows perhaps Gloria Anzeldua could be the Chicano woman who never gave her seat up on the bus. A Rosa Parks type figure to The Chicano community.

your essay has a good understanding of the basic retorical triangle, but it lacks structure and an argument. Many of your claims are intersting and true, but they either lack textual evidence, or dont fit into writing. Lastly, the quotes used need more description of why you used them and what effect they have.

The Subject of the article “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” written by Gloria Anzaldua, is a Chicano-American woman’s struggle to be accepted by the cultures around her. This woman is torn between living as an American in Texas, accepting all of The American customs including the English language, and also staying true to her roots as a Chicano-American woman. She wants to be accepted for who she is as a Chicano-American in both Mexico and America. The subject focuses on the language of this woman. The U.S. Standard English, which has been shoved down her throat since she was a child. “I remember being caught speaking Spanish at recess–that was good for three licks on the knuckles with a sharp ruler. I remember being sent to the corner of the classroom for “talking back” to the Anglo teacher when all I was trying to do was tell her how to pronounce my name.” (It is clear here you are trying to give her point of view, and support it with quotes, however perhaps you should let more of yourself into the paper)’’’ This is an example of how Gloria was discriminated against by her white surroundings. That teacher was racist and ignorant to a different ethnicity. I know this because the quote appealed to my feelings. I felt for the author because of the situation she was in. You can see that She is discriminated for her cultural attributes. ‘’’’(Perhaps give an example, of why you know. Outside experience? Good example of how you are supporting her view though.)’’’’ “Pocho, cultural traitor, you’re speaking the oppressor’s language by speaking English, you’re ruining the Spanish language,” This quote was taken from an angry Mexican that Gloria had grown up with. ‘’’(Perhaps a little unrefined? Angry Mexican? Just my opinion maybe, used so it is more effective and racial)’’’ I can infer this because we again feel for the writer by what this quote shows. This woman is scolded by both of her cultures for the language she speaks and the way that she looks. ‘’’(Good use of showing the subject, and good supporting quote. You are clear in your acceptance and agreement with Gloria. Perhaps give more examples of how you relate if that was the position you want to take.) ‘’’ The apparent audience of this essay is any person who has an issue with language or languages. Any person who feels pressured by the culture in which they live in to change or adapt to what that culture wants it to can identify with this article, and make connections to themselves. ’’’(Maybe want to attack this opening in a different way. Although you make it clear what you are trying to say and who the audience is, it is a little harsh and doesn’t contain great literary devices of sorts. However it is very clear.)’’’ Certain people get used to living in a certain way. Language could have much to do with it. Not specifically Mexican or Chicano people, but any person who is living somewhere with conflicting languages, and new customs. “I will no longer be made to feel ashamed of existing. I will have my voice: Indian, Spanish, white. I will have my serpent’s tongue- my woman’s voice, my poet’s voice. I will overcome the tradition of silence” ‘’’’(Does this quote and the ensuing explanation really have to do with who she is trying to reach, or does it have more to do with her being the writer?)’’’’ Gloria is expressing what it means to be herself, and a strong woman of color. The author is in this situation and I can trust that she feels the same way that many of the people in her culture also feel. We can assume she knows what she is talking about. ‘’’’(Why can we assume?)’’’’ She is saying that her language is not just a way to communicate with others. Her language is who she is, and everything she stands for. “For a people who are neither Spanish nor live in a country in which Spanish is the first language; for a people who live in a country in which English is the reigning tongue but who are not Anglo; for a people who can not entirely identify with either standard (formal, Castilian) Spanish nor standard English, what recourse is left to them but to create their own language?” ‘’’(This quote better shows that you are trying to comment on audience, however the description should be clearer)’’’ This shows Gloria’s rebel side and encourages that her specific cultural community form their own language. Gloria feels she is different because of the situations She went through such as with the ignorant Anglo teacher. We can see what it is like to be an immigrant or someone who is struggling with cross-culturism. ’’’(Paragraph maybe unclear that you are truly trying to show that you are trying to concentrate on the audience she is trying to reach. Better supporting quotes and description maybe nessercary.)’’’ The writer of this essay is Gloria Anzaldua. Gloria is identified as a Chicano person. This word means that she is Spanish, Anglo, and Indian. Gloria grew up trying to just be “herself”, which encompassed all of her cultural beliefs. Gloria wants to speak the language that her family has spoken for generations, but is forced in this new world to speak variations of the language or another language entirely if she expects to be accepted. Gloria as a writer is putting all of her experience as a Chicano person culturally struggling between being one or the other into this essay. I feel as though Gloria is a voice for thousands of others in her situation. “So, if you want to really hurt me, talk badly about my language. Ethnic identity is twin skin to linguistic identity–I am my language.” So much energy comes from Gloria that furthers her point that She feels strongly that this needs to change. Gloria is very emotional telling us about what is it is like to be a Chicano. “Flies don’t open a closed mouth.” This quote is nuts. ’’’(Haha, I like it, good literary device, this is rat of your writing style, so maybe try to include more of it in the appear without making it a conversation.)’’’ This quote shows us how Gloria was encouraged to keep her mouth shut if she wanted to keep flies out of her mouth. This is clearly a hit on her character, getting basically told to “shut up” because anyone with common sense doesn’t want flies in their mouth. Gloria stressed this phrase because it implies that she should stop speaking her language due to other’s discrimination, and really is a strong statement. This essay explains most of it’s content by shoving the reader right into Gloria’s world. The author was speaking culturally and so as in all cases making a bold comment. This is something of a civil rights caliber essay. I think I learned something new here, and learned new terms such as Chicano, which got us in touch with the culture. Gloria should keep doing her thing. She can do whatever She pleases if She keeps at it. Who knows perhaps Gloria Anzaldua could be the Chicano woman who never gave her seat up on the bus. A Rosa Parks type figure to The Chicano community.

’’’(Jake, good start, however there is room for improvement. Some points that you may want to look at are in the discrimination of subject, verses audience, verses writer. You have some great supporting quotes, and some good things to say, organize them better and perhaps make things more clear for the reader and you will be well on you way. )’’’ --Thebriandonnelly 09:28, 31 October 2006 (EST)