Rhetorical Analysis On Chimamanda Adichie

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Chimamanda Adichie tells her story of how she found her understanding of cultural views and misunderstandings of stereotypes. Furthermore, it also warns that if we hear only a single side about another person or country, we may risk a misunderstanding of who they actually are. The speech is superbly written and quite easy to comprehend. Great detail is given, in addition to adding humor to keep the reader entertained; which, may keep them from having to wander. Unfortunately, it also shows the hard truth that a majority of us are guilty of stereotypes in some way or another that create a single view or side, whether it is intentional or not. In conclusion, her wide span of culture shows a great view that though most of might not be able to

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