Rhetorical Analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's Celebration of Identity

Read the following excerpt from Zora Neale Hurston's essay, "How It Feels to Be Colored Me." In this piece, Hurston articulates her identity with striking imagery and a distinctive voice.

"I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow damnation in being colored. I live in a bright, glittering world, and in an extra-ordinary way, I am glad to be a woman of color."

In a well-developed essay, analyze how Hurston’s rhetorical choices contribute to her purpose of celebrating her identity. Consider how her use of imagery, tone, and structure shapes the reader's understanding of her perspective on race and individuality.