Write a literary response to your reading of "Race and the African American Writer." by James Baldwin.

In your response, focus on how Baldwin reaches out to the audience using logos, pathos, and ethos. Also, consider the importance of your role as a reader for Baldwin’s piece to be successful.

Think about what is involved in the process of reading a piece of literature. How do ideas, feelings, and descriptions get from Baldwin’s heart and mind to your heart and mind? How are you, as the reader, essential for the communication process of writing to be complete? Use specific examples, words, and phrases from Baldwin’s piece to back up your argument with textual evidence.