Rhetorical Devices
Using the same words repeatedly to make a point
What is repetition
Name of first seminal document King references
Emancipation Proclamation
Means to fail to keep a promise
Default
Where did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?
Lincoln Memorial
King's reason for his speech.
"the greatest demonstration for freedom"
Reference to something well known
allusion
Name one past president Dr. King eludes to through his document and opening of the speech
Abe Lincoln
Define Degenerate
to break down
Why do you think Dr. King refers to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his speech?
He wants to stress that all Americans are guaranteed certain rights.
Kings dream is rooted in this dream
The America Dream
Using the same grammatical structure over or rhythm of words to create rhythm and momentum
What is parallelism
Dr. King compares the broken promises toward blacks to what?
bad check/defaulting on a financial agreement
Define Hallowed
sacred
In his speech, which does Dr. King state as a reminder to his own people? To march with anger and rage, or with dignity and discipline.
dignity and discipline
When King and the devotees will be satisfied.
When there is equality for all men
Making a multi line comparison between two things without using like or as.
The March on Washington
Impossible to untangle
inextricably
When Dr. King tells his audience, “Let us not wallow in the valley of despair,” what is he urging them to do?
He wants them to feel hope that the present situation will change.
A document that changed history
Seminal Document
What is a rhetorical device
a tool used by writers or speakers to communicate their message.
The day and year that King gave his infamous speech.
August 23, 1963
Written promise to repay a loan
Promissory Note
What does Dr. King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight”?
Racial discrimination and injustice will end.
List three specific injustices King addresses in his speech.
Police Brutality, Segregation, Voting Rights, Poverty