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    was a man who would do whatever it took to reach his goal because he was hardworking and saw what was wrong with the world. You can see how dedicated he was through tons and tons of things he did. such as his “I Have A Dream”speech‚ his letter from Birmingham jail‚ and the protests and huge activities he put together. Martin King Jr had a belief. A belief in inequality which was backed up by his crazy dedication. when he thought the world was broken‚ he

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    elements does King use to influence his readers? After reading and analyzing "Letter from Birmingham Jail‚" write an essay in which you answer the question and analyze structure and language in his text‚ providing 3 or more examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion can you draw about the power of this text? 1. Copy and paste the introduction of your essay here. Check your grading feedback from Lesson 8 to see if your instructor suggested any revisions to your introduction

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    readers? After reading and analyzing "Letter from Birmingham Jail‚" write an essay in which you answer the question and analyze structure and language in his text‚ providing three or more examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion can you draw about the power of this text? I. Hook: “Its unjust treatment of Negroes in the courts is a notorious (well-known) reality. There have been more unsolved bombings of Negro homes and churches in Birmingham than any city in this nation. These

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    Anthony Vottima K. Hewitt ENG IV: Pd. 4 9 November 2008 The similarities that bind together Marc Antony’s Friends‚ Romans‚ and Countrymen speech and Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail are unreal; seemingly orchestrated. King’s letter is written upon a structure of a strong pathological appeal combined with a powerful use of repetition and moving language. Likewise‚ Antony’s speech demonstrates an emotion appeal with a firm directing address to his audience and a sinewy

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    knowing that his listeners came from a wide variety of educational backgrounds‚ Martin Luther King Jr. appeals to both reason and emotion. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail‚” King takes the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart with the most discerning readers; those who have already judged him for breaking the law‚ those who agree with his beliefs but disagree with his actions‚ and those who look to him for the hope of leadership. First and foremost‚ the letter was addressed to his fellow clergymen

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    Letter From Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Background - In the spring of 1963‚ Martin Luther King Jr. and his organization‚ the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)‚ targeted Birmingham‚ Alabama‚ with a series of peaceful demonstrations aimed at the ending segregation. The police reacted violently with attack dogs and high-pressure fire hoses. Hundreds of protesters‚ including King‚ were jailed. At first‚ King was criticized for taking on Birmingham; eight white

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    What stylistic elements does King use to influence his readers? After reading and analyzing "Letter from Birmingham Jail‚" write an essay in which you answer the question and analyze structure and language in his text‚ providing three or more examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion can you draw about the power of this text? 1. Look back at the list of hook techniques. Which two techniques could you use to introduce your essay effectively? I could use quotation and anecdote

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    In accordance with the three speeches and one letter by Martin Luther King Jr.‚ there are many ways one can comprehend what he intended to accomplish with each. This‚ of course‚ means besides the obvious understanding that can be absorbed through a quick read through. The one speech that resonates even in today’s society and still relates to things‚ even outside what King was speaking on‚ was his speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” or also known as “I See the Promised Land”. With any movement against

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    a regrettably large number of people have struggled to gain rights for oppressed minorities. Every so often‚ someone succeeds. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas K. Gandhi were two of these successful individuals. Specifically‚ “Letter from Birmingham City Jail‚” by Dr. King and Bhikhu Parekh’s “Gandhi: A Very Short Introduction” concisely illustrate the philosophies of these prominent civil rights leaders. Many of their principles also draw parallels to Henry David Thoreau’s “On the Duty of

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    Martin Luther king believes that the only way to wipe away the injustices experienced within Birmingham City was through holding peaceful negotiations in order to resolve the issues amicably. In the article‚ "Ways of Meeting Oppression" by Martin Luther King Jr‚ tries to bring out Injustices and Oppression‚ which have been prevalent issues within our society. He believed that black Americans could win equal rights by peaceful means such as peaceful boycotts and marches. He always reminded Americans

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