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    , Martin Luther King Jr's. Use of the Rhetoric Triangle Each essayist has some kind of drive when composing a bit of work. Regardless of whether that drive originates from an innovative source or the need to demonstrate a point, it exists. For Martin Luther King Jr. that drive was the need to put a conclusion to racial treachery that appeared to be all around. Martin Luther King Jr's. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is an impeccable illustration. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was King's reaction

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    Do you know about Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. and what he did in the future to help as an adult? Well he was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950's and 1960's. Martin also fought against discrimination and segregation. Martin was also in the Nonviolent Movement. A prize that Martin earned was the Noble Peace Prize. Martin also fought for social justice. Martin organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott which eventually led to desegregation of public transportation. You can find more information

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    Reflection Martin Luther King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” In Dr. Martin Luther King’s essay, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” he refutes the statements made by the eight clergymen who denounce the demonstration taking place in Birmingham. His letter which he directs to middle class citizens, otherwise known as “white moderates,” is very compelling because King is very in tune to his audience, making them imagine themselves under specific circumstances. King explains that the intent of their “direct-action”

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    Dr. martin Luther king writes a letter addressing his concerns on racism and civil rights in Birmingham jail. He sends it to multiple clergymen who had criticized his peaceful actions. The King emphasizes his dedication to non-violent protests and to not retaliate violently, if met with police resistance. The King addresses the difference between just and unjust laws. He said, people have a right to break unjust laws because it “degrades human personality” and there is a moral obligation to. The

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. put his life on the line for more rights for African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was no ordinary man, he strongly affected people's lives when he made his famous speech and when he ended bus segregation. However, that is one of his many achievements. Martin Luther King Jr. had a great impact on how the world is shaped today because he ended bus segregation, made his famous speech so people started questioning the South’s segregation and had a holiday named after

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    Influences Of MLK

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    MLK influenced our country in many ways. For example, his acts, speeches, ways, and even the examples he set for all of us young people out in the world. MLK is a great man that didn’t just influenced the world, but evolved the world and for that I admire him. MLK’s quote “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do”, that really got to me because I can relate to this quote. This happens on a everyday basis. For example, if somebody kills

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    Have you ever heard about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?He was born on January 15,1929 in Atlanta,Georgia and was also the middle child. He was an african american who believed that all people should be treated equally no matter what skin color you are.He was the man that gave a speech called “I Have A Dream”.Then in the month of april 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. got assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by his killer James Earl Ray. James was sentenced to 99 years of prison. Martin Luther

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    In August of 1963 while confined in Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote to the religious leaders of Birmingham, who had voiced discontent regarding the recent demonstrations taking place in Birmingham. The letter written by Dr. King, not only gathered local attention, but also brought awareness nationwide to the growing civil rights movement. In this analysis, I will identify Dr. Kings intended purpose in writing this letter, its directed audience, and the techniques that made it effective

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. liked going to church when he was a boy in Atlanta Georgia. His father was the minister and his mother sang in the choir. Martin loved to sing. He loved his father's huge vocabulary when he spoke "when I grow up, I'm going to get some big words, too" he used to say. Martin's home was a big wooden house and he felt happy and safe there. Mr. and Mrs. King taught their children the important lessons of life. Above all, they taught Martin, his brother and sister to do onto others

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    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” I could not help but sit in amazement as I read his prolonged letter written from inside a jail cell. His letter, in black and white responding to “A Call for Unity,” an note written by eight, Caucasian, Alabama clergymen, was to serve as a response to those who believed that King acted wrongly for coming to Birmingham, Alabama, as an outcast, for building massive pressure with his protest march, and for the unfortunate timing of said marches

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