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    The “I Have a Dream Speech” is the most recognizable and best given speech in history and even to today, still relates with the racial tensions of the 21st century. Given by a man who was discriminated in his country, only because of the color of his skin. Everyone knows this is Martin Luther King Jr and while his speech resonated with mainly his generation, it still resonates with today and its social problems. King 's speech was given on August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln memorial to a crowd of over 250,000 people, which still stands as the largest demonstration ever to take place in our nation 's capital. (Infoplease) In a time of civil strife many men and women came to fight for black rights, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, and hundreds of others. The most famous and perhaps…

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    the cause than ever before. “I Have a Dream,” has become one of the most revolutionary speeches of all time, and it’s deliverer, Martin Luther King Jr., has left a legacy to last for many years . Through the use of vivid imagery, allusion, and elevated and poetic diction, a carefully crafted work of art was born, and King was able to effectively appeal to his audience and encourage Americans to fight for equality…

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    Analysis of “I have a Dream” Martin Luther King, JR. was born in late 1900s in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in a Christian family, where most of his family members were preacher. His family’s values had shaped King, JR. to be a strong-optimistic Negro with love toward others. (King, 1998). National Archive (n.d.) reports that King JR. took his action to push government to open their eyes to see the racism that created gap amongst people by speaking his speech that known as “I have a Dream” on…

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    The speech I Have A Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses literary devices, allusion and diction of unity, and rhetorical devices, ethos and logos, to motivate and rally the people across America to join the civil rights movement. This speech was given at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Throughout the speech, Dr. King makes references to multiple documents throughout history. One of the allusions was when Dr. King says “...a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves”…

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    Martin Luther King Rhetorical Analysis

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    He uses these words and follows them with things that he knows that people are hoping for. He uses the word dream, because it is such a personal and deep commodity. The phrases he adds to the end of this representation are also very personal. This is so effectual because the target audience of this speech can see these visualizations become reality. This audience probably includes many parents, like King, making his reference to his children universal. Also, the familiarity of bible-type…

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    by severe damage to the American naval and military resources and many American lives were lost, also ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Oahu, Hawaii was not the only place attacked. Japan also launched an attack Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, Philippine Islands, and Midway island. Later after the attack, he got the call from Henry Stimson the secretary of war. Roosevelt immediately met with the members of his cabnet and close advisers and he was…

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    Final Animal Farm Research In the book Animal Farm, the pigs were horrible leaders who should have never been trusted with a position of power. These pigs manipulated many of the animals to do and say whatever they wanted them to without question. This characteristic is the exact opposite of what a strong leader should have. Martin Luther King Jr. is an excellent example of a strong leader; he knew what he wanted to accomplish and set goals for himself and other citizens. Unlike the pigs in…

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    devices. During the letter King decided to respond to some white clergymen, who felt that his nonviolent protest were “unwise and untimely (paragraph one).” King did not respond to rarely any criticism that he ever received, but he felt this particular letter deserved a response. King knew his response to the letter would have to be calm and peaceful, just as his protest were. He knew that everyone would carefully review his letter looking for a problem, not just the clergymen. Although he had…

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    America Has A Dream Most people in America have a dream, a dream that can lead you to reality. Some people want the dream to have an opportunity for freedom in this world, others want prosperity. In the speech "I have a dream” delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on 28 August 1963 Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C’s. King states about equality for blacks and whites, but not just equality but in general. He wanted his children, and other children in the world to live and be in a place where…

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    I Have A Dream Thesis

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    I Have a Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African American known for his desire to make the world a better and equal place. He left an incredible legacy here in the United States. The “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963 is one of history’s greatest demonstrations for freedom. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with the intentions of helping the African American people have the same rights as the White people during the Civil Rights era. He made this speech in Washington D.C. because…

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