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    I will be talking about the racism that people had to face in these stories “Letter from Birmingham Jail”‚ “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. and “The Ballot or the Bullet” by Malcolm X. In the stories racism plays a big part. In one of the stories they talk about black people having the right to vote. Another one was about how would like to just white people. One of them had to do with telling black people how black people felt in the times. Racism has a part in all these books. In this

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    Module 1 - Case Assignment Letter from Birmingham Jail In "Letter from Birmingham Jail"‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. responds to a letter he was sent by white clergymen that challenge his right to protest. He was called an outsider and an extremist. Dr. King shows from the start that he is a man of knowledge and can be trusted. To build on that trust and knowledge he must present an argument that appeals to his audience using the three pillars; ethos‚ pathos and logos. First‚ he must convince

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    One of the most famous documents in American writing is the 1963 letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. from his jail cell in Birmingham. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was written in response to eight clergymen who had condemned his recent anti-segregation protests calling them “unwise and untimely” (1). Shortly before this time‚ slavery and segregation had been abolished. However‚ these laws were not enforced; African Americans were not not treated as equals‚ and nothing was being

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    peacefully In April of 1963‚ Dr. Martin Luther King was thrown into jail for standing up for the unjust segregation laws that were in place at that time. It was during the time he was condemned to jail that he wrote a letter‚ which is known today as the “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In this letter‚ King respectfully expresses his thoughts on the segregation laws that prevented African Americans equal rights. Throughout the letter he graciously disagrees with other’s degrading opinions‚ and continues

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    Civil Rights advocate‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ in his ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’‚ discusses the cruelty and unjust consequences black people endure while acknowledging the inequity of their undying patience in chapter fourteen. King’s purpose is to address the atrocious situations that African Americans undergo in order to establish a strong argument while defending the importance of civil rights. King creates a different perspective for the clergymen. In addition‚ King adopts a skeptical and

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    where is there a better place to write a long letter than in a jail cell? Optimistic and bitter‚ Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from Birmingham City Jail” inspires the audience to come together to make a change and defends the people involved. King expresses his hope to the nation through his tone‚ rhetorical appeals‚ and rhetorical tools. Kings optimistic and bitter tone inspires and defends the audience throughout his letter. Martin begins his letter with optimism about the future for him and his

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    Martin Luther King Jr.‚ Letter from Birmingham Jail - Most Effective Argument I feel Dr. Martin Luther King’s use of facts and history was an effective argument because it not only gave reason to why he would be in Birmingham but also gave also made a convincing argument of why his cause was justified throughout history by giving examples of times in history where actions like his were necessary and actions of wrongdoing was justified through law. In his letter to the clergymen‚ by referring

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    by outsiders…” In this quote‚ from the third paragraph of the letter written by eight Alabama clergymen‚ the term outsiders is used. Early on‚ this creates a label for Martin Luther King‚ outsider. Throughout his Letter From Birmingham Jail‚ King is able appeal to ethos in order to refute his title of “outsider” and generate a connection with his audiences‚ the clergymen and the people of America. King is able to do such a thing by alluding to multiple passages from the Bible as well as the figures

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    To Whom It May Concern‚ This letter is written in an attempt to appeal my academic probation and allow me to receive financial aid so I can continue my college education. During 2007 and 2008 my grades were poor. The cause is no less than my own fault‚ but I believe the circumstances I faced led my focus away from my education. In the spring of 2007 my father suffered a heart attack. This event sent my world into a spiral. I continued school as best I could and helped my mother take care of

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    the balloon; first I lead the March on Washington in 1963‚ I was in charge of the Birmingham Campaign‚ and I lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott. If you throw me out of the balloon the United States would still be racially segregated today. First I am going to tell you about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March on Washington ended racial segregation in public schools; meaningful civil rights workers from police brutality; a 42 minimum wage for all workers; and self- government for Washington

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