A Speech Full of Persuasion

One hundred years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to stop slavery, Martin Luther King, Jr. presented the “I Have a Dream” speech to thousands of people. The day Luther King, Jr.’s speech was the day of the March on Washington, which was for the support of the rights o colored citizens, and for the termination of segregation. King delivered this speech with a tone of hope and determination in order to convince colored people to fight for their rights and persuade the citizens that all lives matter and should be treated equally. He also delivered it in order to urge the rights these people deserved. Luther stood before all these people to express his thoughts on equality and the rights his people were stripped of. Kings’ audience consisted of the citizens of America that believed in equality for all races. In the “I Have a Dream” Speech, Martin Luther King, Jr used many metaphors, similes, analogies, Pathos, and Mythos to connect with his audience on a superior level and develop his tone.

King’s speech; he puts himself in everyone else’s shoes by saying, “I am happy to join with you today.” By doing this, he captures their attention by telling them that “today will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” Now that the audience is fully engaged, he moves towards the sole purpose of his speech. He does this by saying that after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, “100 years later the Negro still is not free.” He goes on to continue to list some of the issues which still occur today and ends his introduction with saying “now is the time” to start action. The body of his speech is primarily made up of the summarization of injustice that the African American people face. He brings up the fact that some people are unable to vote and the police brutality’s which of course support his argument. He makes it personal by giving his insight of his hopes and dreams for the future by stating that his kids will “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” The speech’s conclusion properly reviews Martin Luther King Jr.’s points and stimulates the emotions of the audience. He does this by using the repetition of the phrase “let freedom ring” to rejoin with the audience and really emphasizes his belief of the importance of freedom and injustice. Finally, the last line of his speech, “all of God 's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and

Dr. Martin Luther King also makes a point of mentioning that he is a father that wants to establish a better future for his children. He said,  “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character.” This brings a lot of attention to all the parents listening to the speech. He says that in hope of other parents wanting follow along side him and want better for the generations of children to come. By using examples from real life situations, the audience was able to relate to what Dr.King was saying Dr. King showed interest to the values and beliefs of his audience by basically

Martin Luther King Jr. once stated “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now”. King’s basis was racial equality for all Americans. King spoke in many places throughout the United States from 1963 until 1968 when he was assassinated. He fought for African Americans’ rights when no one else would. Ultimately, he enlisted the support of white Americans and eventually won rights for the African American people, but sadly it was not until the 1970’s, two years after King’s assassination, that black people were finally able to enjoy the rights King helped win with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These rights would not have been possible without King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” which he wrote in compliance to the white clergy calling his civil disobedience “untimely and unwise.” The civil disobedience the white clergy is talking about is the one that he and many other activists including children were arrested for protesting without a permit. Although King wields a plethora of appeals and devices, pathos and allusion are the most powerful because these play on the audience's guilt and reference related historical events that denounce the oppressors’ racist ways.

On August 28th, 1963, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr stood on the steps in front of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. He spoke passionately for 17 minutes on his views about human equality for African Americans at one of the largest civil rights demonstrations in history. King played a major role in ending the segregation for African Americans. His rhetorical language left an impact on America. Through his use of appeals like ethos, logos, pathos, and other rhetorical techniques. He influenced Americans to believe in the notion that all men are created equal.

King writes “We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality” (MLK Speech page 263). King wrote this because people that were discriminated against were getting brutal harsh treatment from the police officers just because they were a different color, and Dr. King believed that was unfair. He also wrote about how children were even treated unfair, and discriminated against. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” (MLK Speech page 263). Dr. King wrote about his children because he wanted to arouse emotions in his audience. Maybe if someone could relate emotionally to what he was saying then they could possibly agree with him and stand by him in what he

He uses children as examples throughout his speech which allows the audience to not only want justice and change for themselves, but also for their children so that they may grow up and have a better future and more opportunities than they did. Overall King’s use of pathos leaves his audience feeling not only empowered but also determined and hopeful for a better future without racism throughout his speech.

King’s speech focused on a message of the equality that every person should have and that no one should be treated as a lesser person. Dr. King wants to get rid of segregation and hate towards blacks. He wanted his words to influence all the people that are racist against blacks to make them believe that blacks should also have the same rights that whites do. Dr. King appealed to his audience’s emotions by using quotes from the bible and important documents such as the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Dr. King called his listeners to take action and do something about the racism.

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King jr delivered one of the most influential speeches in American history. America was in the thick of the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King jr desperately wanted to mend the deep tear in our country. King stood on the Lincoln memorial, and impacted the nation with his words. King spoke about the injustices of segregation and discrimination of African Americans that was taking place in the United States at that time. In his first statement King wrote, “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” King was determined to unite as one, and cure our country of racial injustice through this speech, and relentlessness. King was able to inspire the nation with his words. In his speech, King masterfully includes uses of an ethical standpoint, an emotional connection, and a logical approach to prove that racism was not the intended basis of the United States.

“We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” (King 3) August 23, 1963 was a day that went down in American history. As King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., people of every ethnicity gathered together to hear his speech.

"I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream... I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character" These words spoken by King are laced with the tool of pathos. He uses his words skillfully to relate not only to the African Americans in the audience but also the White Americans. He does this by using children in his speech. A want to protect children is something all humans, no matter race or cultural background can relate to.

envisions an America where black and whites will be able to get along ending all the violence that was going on in that country at the time.The speech influenced many American to bring the country together.It taught people that if we are able to ignore the pigments of our skin and realize that the same blood runs each of us then America would be better than how it was . People understood that when everyone is united that prepares the children for an even better tomorrow . No matter what background you are from we all are we subjected to treat others with respect and equality,everyone goes to the same bathroom, everyone drinks from the same water fountain, and no one should feel less than what they are. In speech Martin Luther King Jr states “Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.” This explains that Dr.King felt that we should come together and turn away from the racial injustice within the country and work together to create the spirit of brotherhood and love, making everyone happy by bringing justice to the

For example, using a leftover coffee can for loose nails or screws, or even washing and reusing a plastic zip-loc bag instead of throwing it in the garbage. Thrift shopping is a way of reusing someone else’s unwanted goods. As I spoke about in an earlier speech about thrifting, I included many locations and ways to thrift, also the benefits to the shopper and the donator. One place in particular was shopping at the local boys and girls club. I personally shop there, keeping my eyes open for a good deal. For example, the pair of jeans that I am wearing today was purchased from this store just a few months ago. I paid only $8.00 for this pair of Lucky Jeans and according to buckle.com, a retailer for lucky jeans the retail price is $99.00 that is a savings to me of $91.00.I am not the type to worry about name brands, but quality usually does cost more. If I can get a quality pair of jeans at a fraction on the price, I am glad to shop at the thrift store. I am thankful to the person that made the donation of the lucky jeans and they can benefit from that donation. According to the IRS webpage, IRS. Gov it explains that an individual can donate items like clothing, household furniture and furnishings, a car or boat, even taxidermy. The donations are appraised, by the donator, and recorded. At the time of filing taxes if the donation equals at least $500 for the year, the donator may take advantage of the

(I have talked about early detection, but what if it is too late? What if you are already a victim?)

He explained how children were “ robbed of their dignity “ (“ American Rhetoric: Martin Luther King I Have a Dream”), from signs and racial slurs. But all in all, King proved that he did have white supporters by the act of them showing up to hear his speech.