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Martin Luther King Jr. Language Techniques: Metaphor = “ Flames of withering justice” or “ let freedom ring “ Reference to authority = “ and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed “ Repetition = “ I have a dream “ or “ so let freedom ring “ Parallel structure = “ I have a dream “
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Martin Luther King Jr Language Techniques: Metaphor = “ Flames of withering justice” or “ let freedom ring “ Reference to authority = “ and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed “ Repetition = “ I have a dream “ or “ so let freedom ring “ Parallel structure = “ I have a dream “ Personal pronouns = “ I have a dream” Biblical allusions = “ God’s children” Differences ( compared to Malcom X ) He was a strong believer in God More passive and positive Experienced less racism Believed in growing together, rather than fighting Used a lot of figurative language
Malcom X Language techniques: • Rhetorical question = “ Where do we go from here “ • Personal pronouns = “ I just can’t believe “ or “ I would like “ Differences: - Muslim • Believed in fighting for freedom • Speech was more manipulative rather than persuasive • More aggressive • Separatism • More frustrated due experiencing more racism
Similarities • Equality – black focus • African American • Powerful speeches • Educated • Powerful Community leaders • Assasinated