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    The introduction of the “I have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. immediately sets the stage for what was indeed “the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” As shown in the book The Art of Public Speaking‚ by Stephen E. Lucas there are several qualities that the introduction of a speech should possess. These qualities are those of getting the attention and interest of your audience‚ reveling the topic itself‚ establishing credibility and goodwill‚ and finally previewing

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    Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were two of the most prominent individuals in the Civil Rights movement. These two were not only helpful in the movement‚ but were also icons in the history of their race. Although they stood side by side and shared one goal they had two different ways of fighting for equality. These different approaches of fighting for equality for the African-American came from their different upbringings and different experiences with the inequality that the both faced. Malcolm

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    a. I chose Martin Luther King‚ Junior’s speech. The name of this speech is “I have a Dream” b. I listened to this speech in Chinese when I was in the middle school. I was attracted by this title-“I have a Dream”. This time‚ I want to listen it again in English in order to feel the original feeling of this speech. c. First‚ I am impressed by the introduction part of this speech. The opening is a powerful one and can stir up the listeners’ passion. When I heard it‚ I really want to know what

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    intangible‚ it is still necessary. Some forms of inspiration come as passionate love while others appeal as injustice. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a response to "A Call for Unity" by eight white clergymen. His inspiration for writing the letter was the clergymen’s unjust proposals and the letter allowed him to present his rebuttal. Martin Luther King Jr. effectively crafted his counter argument by first directly addressing his audience‚ the clergymen‚ and then using logos

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    It was Martin Luther King Jr.‚ he had done a lot of great things over his life. Martin is a very important person in our history of civil rights movement. On December 25‚ 1955 Martin was 26 years old. As a 26 year old he became the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. Before he was the president‚ he was at a mass meeting at Holt Street Baptist Church. The meeting is where the Montgomery Improvement Association was formed. On that day is when they chose Martin Luther King Jr. to become

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    Martin Luther King is a well known‚ inspiring man‚ to all cultures of the world. King was and still is one of the most influential heroes. King’s views and beliefs‚ which were similar to the non-violent ideas of Gandhi‚ helped African Americans through the 50’s and 60’s obtain the rights and liberties that was their birth right. King faced many obstacles on his quest like jail and even assassination attempts. Despite these obstacles‚ he became a successful leader during the Civil Rights Movement

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    One who fought for his rights:Martin Luther King Jr. After the Civil war‚ segregation was a big problem in the world. There were segregated schools‚ water fountains‚ and bathrooms. Until one man stood up and tried to stop it and change the world. Martin Luther King Jr. stop segregation by leading non-violent protest‚ the “In have a Dream” speech‚ and his direct action against segregation. The first reason why Martin Luther King Jr. tried to stop segregation by leading non-violent protest

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    In addition‚ Martin Luther King Jr. had numerous hopes in what he wanted to accomplish. Martin Luther King Jr. used the strategy of fighting in a peaceful way to seek equality and challenge the unjust authorities (KingMartin LutherJr. 9). MLK suggested that the best way to end with segregation was under nonviolent protests. Government was holding a ironic position by proclaiming segregation as unconstitutional but allowing other states to practice it (Parel‚ “Civil Disobedience”). As an activist

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    Gregory Boyd Jr. Professor Kerrigan English 102 October 8‚ 2013 Malcolm X & Martin Luther King Jr. While Martin Luther King’s peaceful protests against narrow minded white supremacists helped him rise to national fame‚ Malcolm X‚ born Malcolm Little‚ lectured the United States about Islam and urged others to dismiss all whites as their enemies and arm themselves for war. Each discussed the same issues‚ but their methods of achievement and ideas about equal opportunity differed as much as night

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    Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were and still are respected and appreciated leaders of the African American community in the United States. Both African American greats came from different backgrounds‚ one from a Christian family and the other one from Muslim family. However‚ they faced the same struggle that African Americans were going through since the day they were born. Even though King and X had the same vision of fighting against the struggle‚ they had different tactics of attacking

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