Discussion Board: Language and Identity Essays

After reading the three essays regarding language and identity, create a thoughtful post that incorporates responses to the following questions, as well as any other observations about the readings you would like to include: 

1- How is language connected to identity? Use textual support (specific references to the texts) to support your statements. 

2- What hierarchies are created in society through language? 

3- What writing techniques do the authors use that were especially effective in conveying their ideas? (You don't need to know specific terms; for example, stating Baldwin sounds passionate (*tone) is fine). 

*You are welcome to but not required to respond to your peers' posts. However, I do encourage you to browse the post to see the range of responses. Overly similar posts will lose points.