Charged Language
What is charged language?
Language that can trigger emotions.
What is ethos?
Persuasion using credibility.
Define pathos and its role in persuasion.
Persuasion using emotions.
What is logos?
Persuasion using logic and facts.
What is repetition?
A word or phrase being repeated over and over.
Provide an example of charged language from the "I Have a Dream" speech
"Negro"
"100 years later, the Negro is still not free."
"Free at last"
"I have a Dream"
How does Martin Luther King Jr. establish his ethos in the "I Have a Dream" speech?
By giving the speech in front of the Lincoln memorial and quoting Lincoln at the start of his speech.
Give an example of an emotional appeal in the "I Have a Dream" speech.
"But 100 years later, the Negro is still not free."
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Provide an example of a logical appeal in the "I Have a Dream" speech.
'But 100 years later, the Negro is still not free."
Identify a phrase that King repeats in the "I Have a Dream" speech.
"Negro"
"Let freedom ring"
How does charged language impact the audience's emotions?
It triggers their emotions during a time where they do not feel equal to white people.
Why is establishing ethos important in persuasive writing and speaking?
So that the audience can trust you.
How does pathos influence the audience's reaction to the speech?
It makes them see the passion that he has and the passion that they have on what's going on in the world.
How does logos support King's arguments in the speech?
citing statics and historical events
How does repetition enhance the message of the speech?
emphasizes the wrong doing of black people and what he wants for them.
Identify a specific phrase from the speech that demonstrates charged language.
"But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt."
"I have a dream"
"We cannot walk alone."
Identify a moment in the speech where King appeals to ethos.
"Five score years ago."
What images or stories does King use to evoke pathos?
Children living in peace.
Discuss how King balances ethos, pathos, and logos in his speech.
He uses them all to persuade the audience that they must fight for the change that they want.
Discuss the impact of repetition on audience engagement.
reinforcing key messages and making things familiar.
How does the use of charged language in the speech compare to its use in modern political speeches?
It allows the listener to feel the urgency of what's being said.
Discuss how King's background contributes to his ethos in the speech.
He has fought for black people's freedom.
Analyze the effectiveness of pathos in connecting with the audience during the speech.
tapping into deep emotions like hope and unity.
Evaluate the strength of logos in the overall effectiveness of the speech.
By stating the facts that African-Americans are not being treated fairly.
Analyze how King’s use of repetition contributes to the speech's rhythm and message.
captures their attention and his message for America.