Rhetoric
What diction is Dr. King using in this sentence,
“And when we have our march, you need to be there. If it means leaving work, if it means leaving school -- be there. Be concerned about your brother. You may not be on strike. But either we go up together or we go down together.”
Patriotic
Why did Dr. King implements so much repetition into this work?
To highlight the significance and extreme perseverance of the African American community in the fight for civil rights.
Can you name one of the many harsh conditions African Americans faced in the work field in the 1960's?
Discrimination in hiring and promotion, low-paying, unskilled jobs, Dangerous working conditions with little safety, and segregated workplaces with limited opportunities.
Who did Dr. King marry?
Coretta Scott King.
What profession did Dr. King give this speech too?
Sanitation workers.
What other famous historic figure did Dr. King alludes to, who happens to have a similar name.
Martin Luther and his 95 theses.
Why does Dr. King alludes to so many historical figures, places, and events in this text?
To appeal to audience by boosting ethos.
How did African Americans respond to these harsh conditions they faced at work?
Sparked major protests and even lead a sanitation worker strike in Memphis.
What religion did Dr. King follow?
Baptist branch of Christianity.
What date did the speech take place?
April 3, 1968
What style does Dr. King implement when he repeats, "I would even move on by-” “-but I wouldn’t stop there."
Repetition
Why did Dr. King implemented such motivational dialogue throughout his speech?
He was calling for action through peaceful protest by the sanitation workers.
What was the result of the workers strikes?
The city agreed to issue raises for African American employees and improve sanitation working conditions.
What conference did Dr. King lead in his later career?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Where did the speech take place?
Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee.
What religious figure does Dr. King commonly alludes to?
God.
What is the significance of the letter from the white ninth grade student?
To highlight the support from whites and that life is very fragile.
What event took place February 1st, 1968?
Two Black sanitation workers were crushed to death by garbage contractors in Memphis.
What did Dr. King do with his Nobel Peace Prize earnings?
Donated to the Civil Rights Movement.
Can you name one of the three ancient civilizations Dr. King alludes to throughout the speech?
Greek, Roman, and Egypt.
What is the purpose of the allusion, “I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land.”
To connect shared religious belief with the audience, and boost morale by expressing support from God.
Why did Dr. King alludes to the Emancipation Proclamation?
To explain that although they'd come so far, there was still so much progress to be made.
What is Dr. King addressing in this quote,
“Something is happening in Memphis; something is happening in our world”
The unfair treatment of African American sanitation workers in Memphis, and the unjust treatment across America for all African Americans.
What church did Dr. King minister in his youth?
Ebenezer Baptist Church.
What was Dr. King's method of protest?