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= ‘In Minou Tavérez Mirabal’s insightful speech, “Violence Against '
Example of the Mirabal Sisters", (6 November 2006) she portrays her goal ofc
eee reas tpsian women and het understandable belie of supporting equal oppor for
‘women and men in political life. The author first explains how women have been under stress all,
‘treatment of women in the Dominican
throughout history by providing his
Republic; she then begins telling the story of her well-known mother Minerva Mirabal by
expressing Minerva's political goals and informing the audienc 5 tragical death at
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the hands ofa violent dictator, and to conclude Tavérez-Mirabal praises everyone who's helped
IHow? Through what strategiestevices more specifically?
in the ongoing movement of achieving gender equality and abolishing violence against women.
Minow Tavarez Mirabal’s purpose is to enlighten her audience about the ongoing issues that
‘occur in today’s society revolving, thd gender. stereotypes and expectations put against women, in.
order to break these unfulfilling habits our generation has created to bring negative context to the
people in our community. Her audience seems to be passionate, apprehensive, and involved men
‘and women that are looking to be informed and enfightened on the developing issue of gender
ct everyone,
‘inequality and violence against women that a‘!
‘Minou Tavérez. Mirabal begins ier enriching lecture by building rapport with her
‘audience while smoothly introducing her topic of ending violence against women and‘women being the invisible half of history, explaining how
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Minou Tavarez Mirabal speaks up about how “participation is a central focus of the political
dynamic” when “embarking upon a process of transition to democracy,” (Tavarez Mirabal 3).
INo commas at the end of sentences.
‘This is a fundamental claim that helps uninformed readers understand the struggle that everyday
Address the rhetorical strategy/device she uses to advance this claim more specifically in your second CD.
‘women have gaining trust and respect in a political and social system created in favor of men,
despite their constant verification of their abilities and knowledge. Tavarez Mirabal's claim also
introduces the concept that both genders adequately benefit from a democracy which gives them
freedom while still holding a light to her main topic, violence against women. In this
introduction, Minou Tavarez Mirabal gives her readers an authentic and clear focus on the battle
[Be sure to tie both CDs to the rhetorical strategy/device being used by Tavarez Mirabal,
that females all over the world have with gender inequality and violence against women. (Mirari
Lora)
‘Throughout Minou Tavarez Mirabal’s speech, she develops her claim by introducing
shocking facts and talking about emotional stories of the “Butterflies” which appeals to readers
bby using emotion and logic to persuade the reader to stand up for violence against women. The
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realy esogrts cn bw ssiour Os poblam tally he Dominica
appeals othe when talking about the tragedy of the
states, “women ofthe world to the struggle to eradicate gender violence every
the date on which they were murdered,” (Mirabal Par.7). During Minou’s persuasive speech,
‘commas atthe end of sentences and review ctatondvever refer toa speaker by their 1stname alone.
‘mentions the sisters because they are symbolic of freedom, equality and standing up for what's
‘right. She used the sisters as a tool to connect with the audience by appealing to their emotions
ow is this 2 tool? Symbolism? Be clearer abou! hetoncal devices/stategies being analyzed
and sympathy for the Mirabal sisters. Finally, Mirabal finishes off her evidence and leads into
her conclusion statement ending off with the strong message thatthe women of today must stand
up against discrimination, and continue the fight for equality.-Trey Taylor
To conclude, Minou Tavirez Mirabal wraps up her very convincing, informative lecture
bby summarizing the points she’s made for the duration of the declamation describing the fight for
gender equality using real life examples of the Mirabal sisters. She sets her point straight that the,
“Women's organizations have played a primary role in putting gender issues on our country’s
public agenda.” while amidst using loaded language to convey a serious yet hopeful tone when
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describing, “The process of challenges, mobilizations, legislative proposals and lobbying for
their adoption... to gain access for more women to the spaces where the decisions that change
litical life are taken.” (Mirabal, Para. 16) i
Review how edt if are taken."(Mirabal, Para. 16) The author expresses this in ode o give clogure to
her claim of equal opportunity revolving mainly women in politics. She does this with the use of
the how the author uses the rhetorical strategy/device in your CMs and to what effect.
diction in a sophisticated manner to assert her argument. Mirabal provokes readers
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