Logos Logos of past events Stating facts about current events like being treated unfairly despite no wrongdoings He says that, "Something is happening in Memphis, something is happening in our world." This is a logical statement, of course. There is something happening throughout the Civil Rights movement. He wants to come off as well aware about the current situation and he achieves that goal as he creates a common sense of identity with the audience which makes the listeners feel a sense of unity. By conveying logos through strong, logical arguments, the audience tends to see the speaker as prepared and knowledgeable. As an effect, the speaker’s ethos is raised since only someone who had pure intentions would work so hard to prepare such …show more content…
He appeals to the crowd by making a determined and demanding statement. “Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be.” This call to action due to his diction gives African-Americans the motivation and opportunity to join the movement with prominence. It creates a sense of unity and togetherness. No one is excluded. He brings himself to the level of the audience. They are one. Audience African Americans in the Memphis temple. It can also be considered as rather expansive as it ranged from those who were directly influenced by the struggle, those who co-labored and those who could make a difference. MLK gave examples of ideals that should be followed to create a more equal and fair society. He did this so that he would not alienate anyone. “ You know, whenever Pharaoh wanted to prolong the period of slavery in Egypt, he had a favorite, favorite formula for doing it. What was that? He kept the slaves fighting among themselves. But whenever the slaves get together, something happens in Pharaoh's court, and he cannot hold the slaves in slavery. When the slaves get together, that's the beginning of getting out of slavery. Now let us maintain