Malcolm X : A Rhetorical Analysis Of A Speech

This speech was given by Malcolm X in Detroit, Michigan on April 12, 1964. He spoke to a large crowd including enemies being present. His voice was very forceful and demanding throughout His speech. He begins his speech by comparing himself to Christian ministers who were going through the same struggle during that era. He distant himself from the other ministers when he referred to himself as a Muslim minister. And his belief of confrontation and whatever comes with it. However, he made it clear

On April 3, 1964, Malcolm X gave spellbinding speech in Cleveland, Ohio. His words were powerful like a rushing river, pulling you along with his waves of metaphors. This wave could be felt all the way from the White House. His speech directly threaten the foundation of the presidential election that year. He admonish his fellow citizens to be aware of deceitful politicians. To overlook their phony facade, and to see who they really are, which is a swindler. Malcolm X encourage his fellow man to

In New York City on March 22, 1964, Malcolm X delivered his speech, “The Ballot or the Bullet.” Malcolm X, a minister of the Nation of Islam, and a revolutionary advocate of nationalism in the black community, imparted this speech with the intent to reach the black population in a time of change. The adept use of ethos, pathos, and logos to build and maintain a compelling argument, brings about a call to action and firmly conveys his ideas within the black community. Within ethos, pathos, and logos

1964 Malcolm X gave one of the most iconic speeches of all time. Malcolm gave this speech at the “Cory Methodist Church” where he spoke out about the politics of voting for African Americans. Malcolm X advised that African Americans should vote, however if prejudice continued and the government continued to prevent blacks from being completely equal that African Americans would have to use more violent tactics. This speech is great for a number of reasons and one of these reasons is Malcolm X’s use

Liberty or Death “Liberty or death!” This phrase was used by both Patrick Henry and Malcolm X in their speeches. Even though these men gave their speeches almost two centuries apart their goal was the same. They both wanted to convince their audience to fight for freedom. Through the use of rhetorical strategies, Patrick Henry was successful in convincing the colonies to fight for their freedom from Britain and Malcolm X was successful in convincing African Americans to fight for their rights. To begin

Malcolm X: A Man Of Change In American history there has always been change, and there has always been leaders that push for change, changing the course of history to what it is today. During one of the most influential eras in United States history, the American Civil Rights Movement is what shaped what is now the modern era, stepping stone for increasing equality and societal justice among the American people. In Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech, Malcom uses rhetorical appeals, metaphors

Rhetorical Analysis of Artifact: The Ballot or the Bullet Speech Given by Malcolm X I. Introduction: Though almost half a century has passed, the Civil Rights Movement remains one freshly imprinted in not only the history books of US schools but also in the minds of countless Americans. Albeit, American society has come quite a ways in the acceptance of the individual - regardless of sex, age, creed or ethnicity - prejudices of different sorts are still to be found

As one of the most proficient civil rights activist of the 1960's, Malcolm X and his speeches were very influential but particularly one speech was highly esteemed, that being the Ballot or the Bullet speech. A speech that was given after the "I have A Dream speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. Despite, Dr. Martin Luther King being a pacifist and also a civil rights activist as well; Malcolm X was more tyrannical and advocated the use of violence. During this era, the democrats were in control of the

Susan Gray ENG 112-Dowe Rhetorical Analysis 11-17-2015 “The Ballot or the Bullet” The 1960's civil rights movement was a period when acts of violence were being committed against African Americans and those who supported civil rights. Malcolm X was a radical civil rights leader and well known spokesmen who had a very different interpretation of how things should be handled. His tactics, although controversial, motivated millions to fight for their rights. The Ballot or the Bullet, is directed at

2017 Rhetorical Analysis of “To My People” by Assata Shakur During the 70s, the fight for equal rights and Black power was a ravaging fight. Famous protesters such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Assata Shakur. In particular, Assata Shakur was a leader of the Black Power Movement (BPM). Through her struggles, Shakur educates her audience, this is written on a blog but spoken out loud at the time, on how there is racial bias and injustice. By applying a wide range of rhetorical devices