Beyond Vietnam A Time To Break Silence Rhetorical Precis

On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King JR addressed a speech that would change history! MLK was one of the most profound men in this world who speaks very wisely. Reading this article, creates a long-lasting impact. MLK’s inspirational speech is the most persuasive text because of the strong uses of intriguing metaphors and ethos.
Many metaphors are included in MLK’s speech that creates a significant impact on the readers. The whole speech is centered on the constant metaphor that “silence is betrayal” (King). He wants to try and break that dead silence in the lives of Americans and recognize the issue of civil rights and the harsh punishments of men pointlessly going to war when they don’t want to fight. Another example in this text is when

King starts off by expressing how “he is a preacher by calling” (King).” By indicating this he is proving to the audience that he is a valid source to believe. King uses the fact that he is a preacher in order for his audience to agree with what he is saying. The fact that this article is written by well spoken Martin Luther King JR himself adds to the argumentative value of this text by how respected of an icon MLK is. King also speaks of Langston Hughes, someone of great importance, when he says, “agreeing with Langston Hughes” (King). This shows his authoritative position by alluding Hughes. Also, MLK spoke of God and what God thinks. Later in the speech, he mentions how “the father” cares and how he supports the “suffering and helpless and outcast children” (King), for MLK also wants to speak for them. This statement is referencing God and the power of how MLK is the voice of those who are less fortunate. Less fortunate as in the minorities of his time when racial discrimination was an immense issue. Many people believe in God, so by MLK’s sharing his beliefs, he has just gained many followers. The ethical appeal used in MLK’s life changing speech goes to prove that it is more convincing than any other text against the Vietnam

Kings Error” is far more persuasive than “Beyond Vietnam- A Time to Break Silence” because the editorial is lacking the influential ethos and positive connotation that MLK’s speech portrays. “Dr. Kings Error” is composed by the New York Times, classifying it is a secondary source. Secondary sources are far more likely to be false than primary sources. “Beyond Vietnam- A Time to Break Silence” is a valid source because it is written by MLK himself. Thus engendering more people to believe in the factual source rather than the one written by a reporter. In the speech, there are more encouraging advice to the conflict. In the editorial, it is just pointing out the negative flaws of this problem. Dr. King says words like “hope and peace” (King) in his speech. Giving people hope for the future into changing them to care for their home country. Controversial to the editorial with words like “disastrous and deprivation” (New York Times), which are both very depressing and dark words. MLK’s speech is more influential than the editorial because its presence of authority and optimistic look on this tragic