The Civil Rights Movement, while confusing at times, was one characterized by its calm and peaceful protests. As times went on, it was the non-violent methods that were carried on and preached by civil rights leaders from later times. Cesar Chavez, a Mexican-American labor union organizer, was one of these future civil rights leaders, as he tried to spread the same peaceful method. Chavez writes a magazine article belonging to a religious organization devoted to assisting those who desire equal rights and fair treatment for farmers by using non-violent methods of persuasion. Chavez attempts to follow a non-violent path when perusing his goal. In his article he uses allusion, repetition of words, imagery, syntax, personification and an appeal …show more content…
Chavez encourages the readers to "examine history" which defines that his readers don't do well with violence; but grow with non-violence. This short syntax sentence strengthens his agreement against violent methods of resistance, leaving slight air for mistaking his words of wisdom. Chavez, also implies personification and imagery throughout his article to develop and strengthen his argument against violence. In his writing, Chavez explains that violence isn't a piece of cake to overcome, " When victory comes through violence, it is a victory with strings attached." By using personification, he helps the readers understand that in - order - to gain success through violence, you must have a helping hand to help guide you along through all the bumps in the road you come across. Chavez also uses imagery throughout his work to paint a picture in the audience's head of how non – violence is more effective than violent methods of persuasion. Chavez quotes, " There will be many injuries and perhaps deaths on both sides." By saying this he helps the audience create a frame of mind that violence is not the answer and individuals don’t want to witness other people suffer due to this destructive manner of