Theme and Claims
The prompt may reveal what part of an essay?
Claim
What are some similarities of both the I Have a Dream and the Gettysburg Address?
These speeches both have common themes, freedom and equality and they both have rhetorical devices to emphasize the purpose.
What type of people did MLK's Dream speech impact?
All people. All races. His speech was addressing everyone's equality rights, but more specifically, African-Americans.
The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values.
The 5 elements in an argumentative essay.
What is Claim, Evidence, Counter-Claim, Rebuttal, Conclusion?
When a _____ is relatable by a wide range of readers, we call this ________.
What is theme, universal theme
The universal theme of both speeches.
What is Freedom and Equality?
What is the Central Idea of the I Have a Dream speech?
African-Americans should not be denied their civil rights, and encourages others to be relentless in their non-violent fight for freedom.
How did the Gettysburg Address impact the U.S.?
Ended slavery, united the country, and it was the foundation for the eventual Civil Rights movement, and inspired soldiers to fight harder in the war.
Used to support an argument.
What is Evidence?
Universal theme relates to a human's what?
Emotions
What were the differences of the Dream speech and the Gettysburg Address?
The Gettysburg Address is more complex, while the I Have a Dream speech being easy to comprehend.
What was the major takeaway from the I Have a Dream speech?
How he uses figurative language.
How did the audience react to Abraham Lincoln’s speech?
There is some debate about the immediate public reaction. According to some accounts, the crowd gathered for the dedication didn't think it was a very good speech for the occasion — and neither did Lincoln himself.
The main argument of an essay.
What is a claim?
Universal theme is...
themes that many people can relate to for multiple reasons
What king of figurative language do BOTH speeches use?
They both use analogies and metaphors.
How did this speech impact the U.S.?
It addressed social issues, it helped pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and he understood the challenges of the African-Americans.
What was the major significance of the Gettysburg Address?
The Gettysburg Address' significance is that it sought to give meaning to the sacrifice of soldiers who died during the war.
The part where you explain what is flawed/wrong with the other sides argument
What is a Rebuttal?
When writing an argumentative essay, where is the best place to introduce the claim?
At the end of the first paragraph
What is an analogy the MLK Jr. make in the “Dream” speech?
King sets up an analogy by comparing our civil rights as citizens to a check.
What analogy does Lincoln use in the Gettysburg Address?
He uses an analogy of birth. He uses a word in each section to reference the land: “continent,” “ground,” “earth.” He shows the connection that Americans have towards the land.
What is the difference between subjective and objective statements?
Subjective statements are SUBJECT to interpretation (Opinion)
Objective statements are based solely on facts/statistics and are not opinionated.