MLK analysis
Martin Luther King effectively uses repetition in his ''I have a dream speech'' to emphasize concepts and ideas and to gain the audiences attention in his hope for equality. For instance, King consistently states ''Now is the time..... Now is the time .... Now is the time''. King does this to make his point clear. He constantly says ''Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado ... Let freedom ring..''. King repeats those set of words to increase the rate of the audience comprehension. Overall King's usage of repetition, helps draw attention to key ideas in his speech for equality.
King productively uses allusions in his ''I have a dream speech to reference to historical events and to pay tribute in his hope for equality. '' Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation''. King referencing to a prominent historical moments that freed slaves sets the tone of freedom for the speech. It also presents appreciation to Lincoln in the start of equality for negro's. The usage of allusion help build believability. Essentially, his usage of the bible assist to create a sense of validity. ''This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning''. King directs attention to the creator, God, to prove that everyone was created equal and that discrimination is unjust. His operation of allusions forms compelling credibility.
King appropriately uses pathos in his '' I have a dream speech'' to appeal to his audience emotions and vehement. ''Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred'' King is implying that the negro's current condition should not affect their happiness. He uses pathos to establish a bond with his audience. For instance, he appeals to both sets of his audience.''....little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers''. By this statement, King gains emotional support from both sets of audiences. The usage of pathos allows King to access emotional support backing from his audience.
King productively uses allusions in his ''I have a dream speech to reference to historical events and to pay tribute in his hope for equality. '' Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation''. King referencing to a prominent historical moments that freed slaves sets the tone of freedom for the speech. It also presents appreciation to Lincoln in the start of equality for negro's. The usage of allusion help build believability. Essentially, his usage of the bible assist to create a sense of validity. ''This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning''. King directs attention to the creator, God, to prove that everyone was created equal and that discrimination is unjust. His operation of allusions forms compelling credibility.
King appropriately uses pathos in his '' I have a dream speech'' to appeal to his audience emotions and vehement. ''Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred'' King is implying that the negro's current condition should not affect their happiness. He uses pathos to establish a bond with his audience. For instance, he appeals to both sets of his audience.''....little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers''. By this statement, King gains emotional support from both sets of audiences. The usage of pathos allows King to access emotional support backing from his audience.
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