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    This statement is not only the title of the speech‚ but is also extremely well known due to the overwhelmingly powerful message of emotion it portrays. The personal aspects of MLK Jr.’s own dream promote a sense of informality in his speech through the conversational tone it inhibits. This informality in his statement provokes the audience to feel connected to him‚ unlike other expressions that he uses which connote leadership and power. This

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    about the world and his people. In his letter “Letter from Birmingham Jail” he justifies civil disobedience as an answer to social injustice. In hope to convince the clergymen who questioned his movement‚ King Jr. forms many strong arguments using rhetorical devices such as metaphoric relations and allusions. Social injustice and unjust laws was an important component of King’s letter. He argues that breaking an unjust law‚ if executed correctly‚ is a form of respect towards authority and a community

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    In response to Karl T. Compton article “If the Atomic Bomb Had Not Been Used‚” Compton attempts to persuade readers that the atomic bombings were needed im to stop the war from causing further destruction. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were necessary in order to stop the war. Karl T. Compton builds his argument in hopes to appeal to the audience’s emotional standpoint or pathos. Compton’s use of pathos was evident on the first page third paragraph in which he wrote “ I believe

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    The American Dream is wonderful to dream about and finally reach. It is the soul of the people in America‚ it is their love‚ passion‚ and what they stride for. The American dream is that all Americans should have equal opportunity to achieve their goal in life. “American dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement” (James Truslow Adams‚ 1). The reasons why I believe it’s possible is

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    During Antony’s funeral speech he utilizes sarcasm‚ repetition‚ paralipsis‚ elevated diction‚ and emotional appeals to help build his argument and achieve his ultimate goal of mutiny. Antony decides to lead his argument delicately with “Friends‚ Romans‚ Countrymen” (1) to make his presence known and inviting‚ without negating anything Brutus had said. He also chooses to address Brutus as “noble” (5)‚ even though it goes against his true feelings‚ because in order to get the people to listen to him

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    Aubrey Adams Rhetorical Analysis Essay Jolynne Berrett June 29‚ 2013 Graduates Why do we attend college? Are we striving for a better career or simply trying to gain knowledge? Everyone has their reasons for attending college. Although every student has homework‚ reading assignments and studying in common‚ every student is unique. Every student has a different personality than the next and a different lifestyle. Amy Poehler‚ in her graduation speech to Harvard graduates‚ connects all students

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    Memorial in Washington D.C.‚ Martin Luther King‚ Jr. delivered a 17-minute public speech to over 200‚000 supporters of the Civil Rights Movement. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was a response to continued racial bias nearly 100 years after the end of slavery and a call to action‚ meant to unify the country in the fight to end segregation. King used his time at the historic event to urge Americans‚ of all races‚ to work together throughout the country to ensure equality for all citizens. Though King’s delivery

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    5 Reasons Why You Dream Biology 2 Cedrick Russell 9-4-14 In the section compensation it talks about a famed psychologist‚ by the name of Carl Jung.He believed that even our most fanciful dreams are methods of compensation for events that occur in our lives. Also it’s saying that if someone successful dreams it’s a chance that their dream will be about being unsuccessfull. Coping Mechanism is relating dreams to emotions. Also it is saying that dreams reflect your inner feelings. Then it

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    The cassette is almost 30 years old and has been replaced by iPods and CDs. However‚ in 13 Reasons Why‚ 17-year-old Hannah Baker uses cassette tapes to reveal the reasons of her suicide. After her death‚ Hannah sends the tapes to the 13 people who are the reasons so they can hear her story. As you get farther and farther into the book and you “hear” all of her reasons‚ you can start to see a deeper message. Hannah highlights three hidden messages in her tapes. She states that the smallest things

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    FEATURE Joshua Jireh Alcala Vasquez KitKat It was early dawn. The sun was still in slumber. The cold mist of the early ‘Ber’ months added to the excitement. I woke up with all my bags packed up and my food sealed. I knew something memorable was going to happen. Although a part of me kept saying that I wouldn’t and should not enjoy‚ I still drove the pessimistic side of me away. Without a doubt‚ the fieldtrip was a go. No backing up. As I arrived just in time at the meeting place‚ which

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