The student does not list several textual features or authorial choices from the work in the essay, missing the opportunity to specify how terms like "danger" and "criminal" contribute to the dehumanization of African-Americans. Additionally, the analysis of the metaphor of being "literally caged" lacks depth, as it should connect more directly to themes of systemic racism and mass incarceration. However, the student effectively links their analysis to the chosen topic and thesis statement regarding the representation and misrepresentation of the African-American community in the documentary *13th*. Furthermore, the student interprets and evaluates the textual features and authorial choices convincingly, discussing rhetorical techniques that illustrate how the media influences public perception. Overall, while there are strengths in the connections made, there are also areas for improvement in the analysis of specific language choices.
