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    Speech review The speaker of the speech that is going to be analyzed in this paper is Martin Luther king junior who was one of the greatest activists in the US and a freedom fighter. The speech which is entitled “I have a dream” was delivered in august 23rd in the year 1963 when he had organized a march in Washington to condemn the racial discrimination and also fight for the civil as well as the economic rights. The speech was delivered on the famous Lincoln memorial grounds whereby the number

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    In the Speech I have a dream by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses his speech to advocate for the right of people of color in the United States. In a hopeful tone, Dr. Martin Luther King uses natural imagery to encourage African Americans to be hopeful that their right will be enforce. In his speech Martin Luther King focus on the positive aspect of nature to enforce his message on not losing hope. By using positive and negative aspects of nature, Dr. King tell his audience that even when nature is

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    MLK Created by: Alex H Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. Martin Luther King Jr never backed down in his stand against racism. He dedicated his life to achieving equality for all Americans of all colors. Martin Luther King Jr's birth home still stands in Atlanta, Georgia. King was arrested several times during his lifetime. King, raised in a family of well

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    Many of us know Martin Luther King Jr. by his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This legendary figure impacted American society in a way that would change our culture forever. There is even a specific day in the year dedicated to him and his dedicated work to help our culture. He fought against racial segregation and civil rights for African Americans. If it wasn’t for Martin Luther King our school probably wouldn’t be as diverse as it is, segregation could have probably still existed and many more

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    I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Essay

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    Can you imagine a world where you were judged based on the color of your skin? In the 1950’s one man was tired of this and dedicated his life to changing it. Martin Luther King Jr. made an enormous impact in the world that we live in today. He wanted freedom for all and fought an endless battle to get us to where we are. Martin was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. By using, speeches, marches and his actions he accomplished his goal

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    I Have a Dream: Pathos On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his speech at the Lincoln Memorial, which included a minimum of 20,000 people that gathered after the march of Washington. In his “I Have A Dream” speech, Martin Luther king utilizes pathos to build a relationship with his black and white audience. His references to black and white children and allusions to times of slavery which appealed to both parents and older generation. The use of pathos in his speech assisted Dr. Kings

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    Martin Luther King Jr.’s Historic “I Have a Dream” Speech Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was written and delivered on August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and remains one of the most historically influential and world-changing speeches of all time. Fifty-two years later, this speech is considered to be one of the best persuasive speeches ever delivered. Dr. King is not only attempting to persuade his audience to understand the plight of minorities in the United

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a preacher, and a spokesperson for African Americans who were fighting for civil rights in the 1900’s. Martin’s “I Have a Dream” speech is probably the most recognizable speeches during the civil rights movement, or maybe even the most recognizable of all time. King’s speech was packed with literary devices, and figurative language. The grammar he used made his speech that much better. Let’s start simple, there are many similes. A simile is a figure of speech involving

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    Extra Credit- Martin Luther King Jr. Speech On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave the “I Have a Dream Speech” to a large group of civil rights marchers gathered around the Lincoln memorial in Washington DC. Martin Luther King Jr. is a great example of how displays of anger must be controlled in order to be effective and lead to good outcomes. Throughout his entire speech he appeals to the emotions of the audience. By addressing that even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed to

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: I Have a Dream Many centuries have passed by since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of his most influential speech “I Have a Dream” during the march that took place in Washington. During his time Martin Luther King was a distinguished character as a result of the many achievements he had accomplished in his life. He was the face of American civil rights movement, becoming a representative of the widespread protest in the struggle for racial justice. More than fifty

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