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    In this text I’m going to write about Martin Luther King jr. I’m going to focus on his life and how he made an impact on the american history. Martin Luther King jr was born Michael King the January 15th 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a minister for a baptist-church before he started to fight for equal rights for everyone in USA with nonviolence. He is called the father of The American Civil Rights Movement, and in this text we are going to find out the reason behind this. It all started when

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    leader Martin Luther King Junior. Martin Luther Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia as Michael King Junior (1). As a child Martin was raised very strictly by his religious father and kind mother. His father, Michael King Sr., while growing up was very strict in order to protect his kids from racism and prejudice. Although king’s father tried to protect his kids, no disciplinary action could shield them from the harsh and judging world around them. later on in Martin Luther King Jr.’s

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    know that Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn’t his first name, or that he attempted suicide when he was young? You’re in luck because in this essay I will tell you all about Martin Luther King, Jr. from his childhood until that fateful day when the world lost a civil rights leader. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 as Michael King, Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the middle child of Michael King, Sr. Michael King, Jr. changed his name and his sons name to Martin Luther King to honor in

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    Have you ever thought about how Martin Luther King Jr and how he influenced society? I think that Martin Luther King Jr influenced society the most during the 1950s and 1960s. Yes, Rosa Parks may have refused to give up her bus seat but in 1964 King became the youngest man ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize, King was part of the NAACP, King also wrote books and articles in newspapers about what he thought was right. These are only a few ways that King has affected and impacted society up until today

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    Martin Luther King's Balance of Pathos and Logos. Pathos and logos are methods of persuasion that Martin Luther King Jr. used in his speech “I Have a Dream” and his letter “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Pathos uses emotions to conjure a feeling of sympathy that sways audiences to support his point, while logos uses logical and rational reasoning to engage the audience. Dr. King used pathos to persuade his audience emotionally. In both his speech and his letter, he conveys emotionally heavy circumstances

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    ‘I Have a Dream’ by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in 1963 is recognised as one of the most memorable speeches in American history. It was delivered to an audience of more than 200,000 civil rights supporters on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at a time of great civil unrest and increasing racial tensions to encourage white and black people working together to achieve racial peace and harmony. In the speech ‘I Have a Dream’, King successfully appeals to the audience by using ethos that made it very

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    exemplified through the works of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou who are defying social norms by revolting against racial injustice and educational inequality. Based on the texts, “Graduation” by Maya Angelou, “A Homemade Education” by Malcolm X and “Letter from Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr., it is clear that the writers/ narrators show a great deal of persistence. Malcolm X learns how to read using a dictionary, Martin Luther King manages to deliver a persuasive

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    Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 to a divided and unjust nation. King’s tactful writing reached the entire nation, and his words resonated with everyone who heard them. His speech addressed the injustices and inequalities blacks face in America. “I Have a Dream” has gone down in history as one of the best speeches in modern history, received at a time of turmoil and racial tension. Therefore, King’s words have rung in the hearts of innumerable people, and his dreams

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    Perspectives on the American Dream The American Dream can be described as a belief in freedom that allows all citizens and residents of the United States of America to achieve their goals in life through hard work. There are many different perspectives on the American Dream, it is different for everyone and each person interprets it in a different way. For some, it is the opportunity to achieve more prosperity than they could in their countries of origin. For others, it is the opportunity for their

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    At the March on Washington, August 28, 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. King was encouraged to write the speech because of all the injustices involving minority groups in America. He hopes to be a “beacon of light”(American Rhetoric:Martin Luther King) to many. Even though the “I Have a Dream” speech is targeted towards the negroes in the southern states in America that go through the struggle of inequality, it can be used to help all races. The purpose of

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