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    rhetorical device that I think is most effective in Martin Luther King Jr. “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is logical appeals. King’s purpose for using logical appeals is because he is stating facts and injustice rules in the society. The effectiveness of the rhetorical appeal logos is working because it made me put myself into their shoes and all that they had to experience just because of their race. For example‚ the letter says in paragraph 1. “If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross

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    "Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from Birmingham Jail‚ which was written in April 16‚ 1963‚ is a passionate letter that addresses and responds to the issue and criticism that a group of white clergymen had thrown at him and his pro- black American organization about his and his organization’s non- violent demonstrative actions against racial prejudice and injustice among black Americans in Birmingham. King writes the letter to defend his organization’s actions and the letter is also an appeal to the

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    Using the Rhetorical Triangle Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ uses the various forms of the rhetorical triangle logos‚ ethos‚ and pathos‚ in “Letter From Birmingham Jail”. “ In considering the role that ethos plays in the rhetorical analyses‚ you need to pay attention to the details‚ right down to the choice of words or‚ in a visual argument‚ the shapes and colors” (Lunsford & Ruszkiewicz 106). Logos is explained‚ “ In analyzing most arguments‚ you’ll have to decide whether an argument makes a

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    powerful back when they were said and even in today’s society. So many of Martin Luther King’s arguments are based on emotion and appeal to culture. Martin Luther King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” was addressed to eight clergymen after being arrested during his non-violent protest. Without a strong rhetorical focus‚ the effect of this speech might not have been so impactful. Martin Luther King uses iconic‚ biblical‚ and classical references to support his point. He uses rhetorical strategies and

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    Letter from a Birmingham Jail” In 1963‚ Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested and sent to jail for an “unwise and untimely” protest against how blacks were treated in Birmingham‚ Alabama. When in Jail he received a newspaper that had a “ Statement by Alabama Clergymen”‚ in the article‚ it stated how they need to handle the racial problems in a different manner. They never directly mentioned King’s name‚ but they strongly wrote how they felt about the protest. When King saw the statement‚ he decided

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    Martin Luther King’s inspiration for writing his‚ “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was mainly to appeal to an undeniable injustice that occurred during his time. His letter was in response tos eight white clergymen‚ who objected to King protesting in Birmingham. Dr. King effectively crafted his counterargument after analyzing the clergymen’s unjust proposals and then he was able to present his rebuttal. Dr. King effectively formed his counterargument by first directly addressing his audience‚ the clergymen

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    issued by yourselves concerning Mr. King’s behavior in Birmingham Alabama describing him as an outsider and extremist of his ways was inconsiderate as well as rude. Mr. King’s extremist ways‚ as you have put them‚ are an effort to better improve the physical and emotional consequences of segregation. I am writing in hopes that you might reconsider the current stance you have taken up regarding the issues at hand. The letter you have received from Mr. King well informs you of his views and position on

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    being treated as equally as whites. It was through his speeches and letters that King delivered his message greater than anyone could imagine. Ultimately his most poignant piece was comprised during the darkest hour of the Civil Rights Movement‚ “Letter From A Birmingham Jail”. This letter to his clergymen allowed them to understand his rational of attacking injustice with direct action and non-violence. In the 1960’s Birmingham was the capital for racial inequality in the south. Attempting to rationalize

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    piece closely relates to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” considering that both works relay the authors underlying values of equality. King uses his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to promote the efficacy of integration and address the tensions present between races in the United States. After the courts failed to appease King by restricting his ability to hold protests in Birmingham‚ Alabama‚ he was sent to jail for conducting non-violent protests. While imprisoned‚ he

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    Letter from a Birmingham Jail” was written in a time of civil unrest in the United States and served as a background to the fight against segregation suffered by African Americans. King used his letter to inform the world of the plight of African American’s and utilized natural law to clarify his position. In King’s letter he affirms his belief that he has not broken the law‚ he asserts that “an unjust law is no law at all”. What I believe that King is saying is that a law that is unjust does not

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