Political speeches are ways for politicians or activists to display their beliefs, and what they think needs to be done to improve their country. Regardless of what the speech is trying to say , the purpose is usually to increase support for the cause. I believe that Martin Luther King Jr's “I have a Dream” speech was more effective at producing social change and at gaining a powerful following than Donald Trump’s speech “Our Country Needs a Truly Great Leader”. Donald Trump’s speech seems to be displaying his basic political platform and what he thinks the issues in this country are. He uses pathos in a concerning way, using irrational fear to increase his following. This is shown in the text when Trump says, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, good people”(10.) These bold statements are basically supported by nothing other than blind assumption. The other issue is that he offers no practical solution. By describing issues in a way that they don’t even exist, and then not offer any solutions, social …show more content…
made one of the most influential speeches in recent american history titled: “I Have a Dream”. In this speech, Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out against racism and segregation in The U.S. In king’s speech, he uses repetition in order to establish example of what he hopes for the future of America. For example, the text states: “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” (18). Martin Luther King Jr. uses the exact words “I have a dream” to start eight different sentences in the text. This speech was part of a movement that changed The United States by greatly reducing systemic racism from the government. For The Civil Rights Movement to achieve its goals, Martin Luther King Jr. had to gain a substantial amount of support, and that was the primary purpose for this