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    Dreaming About Freedom Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most successful and most legendary speeches in United States history. Martin Luther King Jr. was a masterful speaker‚ who established a strong command of rhetorical strategies. By his eloquent use of ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos‚ as well as his command of presentation skills and rhetorical devices‚ King was able to persuade his generation that "the Negro is not free" (King 1). His speech became the rallying cry for

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    It was portrayed to the world that all people are created as equals however not being the case at the time‚ King felt it must be the case for the future. King used many persuasive techniques throughout his speech to have ensure an impact on his audience. Techniques such as reputation‚ inclusive language and empowering messages. The use of words such as “we” and “ours” helped King create awareness that racism is something that effects everyone and approaches his audience in a more sentimental

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    position such as‚ Martin Luther King Jr. He led a mass of people on the March of Washington‚ when he delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech without holding a title. Martin Luther King Jr. is a good example

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    are remembered as hero for some people. Martin Luther king falls under the category. He played a big part during the civil rights movement. He leads many African American to fight for what was right. Everything that he experience in life played a role to his success. He faced many obstacles in life that helped him become a great leader. From the day he was born to the day he died he always spoke his mind. Martin Luther king was born on January 15‚ 1929. King was born in the family home in Atlanta

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    HAVE A DREAM ” * MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. I HAVE A DREAM…………. "I Have a Dream" is a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King‚ Jr. delivered on August 28‚ 1963‚ in which he called for

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    the speech was first presented. Speeches in which this is observed include "I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King and "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln which have been valued and remembered throughout time as being historically influential and valued‚ as such‚ as they use the values of their time and audience to inspire‚ persuade and unite the public with their message. Martin Luther King electrified America with his pivotal speech‚ dramatically delivered from the steps of the Lincoln

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    Martin Luther King‚ Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He died on April 4‚ 1968. The sermons and speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ mirrored the southern black preaching that covered his childhood in Atlanta. As a boy‚ he witnessed many occasions when his dad and mom refused to be intimidated by segregationist policies. His parents are always linked their resistance to moral values. Kings first speech to an audience was his “Give us the Ballot” during the prayer pilgrimage

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    speech “I have a dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ the topic of equal rights for black and white people is discussed. The author do this through stating that segregation is not still going to be a problem and that the United States will be in peace. He mentioned that the country would accepted the idea of equality but this should be achieved slowly over a long period of time. Moreover‚ he talked about his goal of unification like brothers and sisters. Martin Luther King ends his speech by saying “Free

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    With the use of logos appeal‚ Martin Luther King Jr. logically proves each point he makes objectively and uses indisputable evidence to support his statements. Dr. King went to great lengths to educate his people in the benefit of non-violent aggression. He chose to respond to hard and brutal acts with non-violent resistance. In his letter‚ he tries to support the fact that they had no alternative except to prepare for direct action. However‚ Martin Luther King‚ Jr. has several logical examples of

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    once said by Martin Luther King Jr. King had complete faith and confidence that he would make a difference not knowing what challenges he might face ahead. This very important man influenced the course of history for America and the world. King used his skills and personality to change history for the best. What he did contributed to the unsurpassed success in America today. Based on his ministering‚ his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement‚ and his powerful writing‚ Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero

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