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How Does Malcolm X Use Ethos In The Ballot Or The Bullet

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African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist, Malcolm X, in his speech, “The Ballot or the Bullet”, articulates his views on how the nation should be reacting to current civil rights events and the discrimination taking place throughout the nation. Malcolm X’s purpose is to convey how crucial it is for citizens push for change and choose between ‘the ballot or the bullet’. He utilizes ethos, logos, and pathos in order to persuade citizens to take action in Cleveland. Ohio. Malcolm X begins his speech with ethos, providing a brief background on who he is and how everyone is different in nature but those differences need to put aside because they are all fighting for the same cause. He gains the audience’s trust by stating who

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