Students have been writing essays since education was formalized centuries ago. There are several formats taught to them throughout their formal education, two of the most common being: Narrative and Descriptive. Both have distinct characteristics that define them, and although they share many similar qualities, they are developed to keep the reader immersed in the story. Stories tend to have the power to capture and convince on a deeper level than most descriptive material. Two excellent examples are the story I Want a Wife by Judy Brady and the descriptive essay Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan. Although they both do an exceptional job of delivering a lesson, Brady makes you think from the start, his use of rhetorical devices such as pathos, ethos and logos are incorporated with heavy use of sarcasm and remarks hard ones that scratch the reader. attention.The 1970s was a time of movement and change, Brady's I Want a Wife draws inspiration from the feminist movement by taking a man's position and provides a perfect example of the imbalance of power and rights between the sexes . By using a man's perspective on the definition of a traditional wife, she is able to create tension, and through her heavy use of sarcasm, she is able to make valid points on some serious and to lighten them with humor. By remaining consistent on his point and maintaining flow through his use of sarcasm, each statement made is validated and connected. “I want a wife to accompany us when our family takes vacations so that someone can continue to take care of me and me when I need to rest and have a change of scenery.” Is directly linked to; “I want a woman who is sensitive to my sexual needs, a woman who makes love in the middle of a paper… to be ashamed.” (Tan, 2013) Her mother's words provoke the reader to have an "oh, I see" moment and pause before continuing reading. Overall, Brady is able to create a splendid depiction of female comedy and an atmosphere of 1970s authenticity using the rhetorical devices of pathos, Ethos, and logos. , furthermore, she is able to engage and hold the reader's attention through the use of sarcasm and wit. She is able to convey a powerful message and teach a lesson in equality that compels her readers to pay attention. was also able to teach the reader a lesson through the use of descriptive language. It is this exact language that has also hindered the delivery of this message and caused a distraction in ensuring that he sees and experiences the atmosphere around him. the message is lost until the end.