Read the excerpt from "Why Do Black Women Fear the
Fro?" by Cheryl Thompson.
How does the author's use of syntax affect the voice of
the excerpt?
Then there are weaves, a process by which synthetic
or real hair is sewn into one's natural hair to give the
appearance of long, flowing, straight hair. While many
women, irrespective of race, wear weaves (they're
common in Hollywood), black women wear them to
cover up, not merely enhance, their natural state.
O Long sentences emphasize a thoughtful voice.
O Repetition helps to develop a sarcastic voice.
O Parallelism emphasizes a witty voice.
O Anaphora helps to develop a blunt voice.