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Martin Luther King was a man that changed the world forever, he wanted freedom for all african americans and fought for it. Lincoln Memorial Address, The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Acceptance Speech, I Have a Dream, and Give Us the Ballot these are just a few of the speeches used to achieve the freedom he and all of the oppressed desired. The legacy left by him will forever be remembered and celebrated but how did his speeches reach and change so many people's hearts. Mr. King's speeches left such a big impact because they brought out the true feelings and thoughts of not just african americans but all races even the white man.
Lincoln Memorial Address a speech that truly showed Martin Luther king's word play and his ability to use rhythm and rhyme …show more content…

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality”(King 27). Allusion is how he affects and reaches you; he says “the starless midnight of racism” alluding to no hope or light for the suffering people to reach for; he says this trying to explain the darkness racism represents. Martin Luther King uses allusion again as he accepts the award “I accept this award on behalf of the civil rights movement which is moving with determination and a majestic scorn for risk and danger to establish a reign of freedom and a rule of justice” (King 27). He uses the phrase “majestic scorn” to allude to hate and unacceptance of the risk and danger that it takes to reach their goals of peace and brotherhood. He uses allusion to add further meaning to his speech and draw you in, this shows the importance of the topic that is spoken on. “King Promises to stay in Montgomery and fight until justice runs “down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream”(David Neumann). Allusion is utilized to define what King wants for justice and righteousness, comparing the direction he wishes for them to head to water and a mighty stream meaning in a fluent and strong path that adapts to any obstacle just as water adapts to any …show more content…

Bickford III, John H., and Theresa Byas states “Dr. King opposed prejudice, greed, and war” the I Have a Dream speech shows not only what he opposes but his aspirations as well. The words “I Have a Dream” (King 25) are being repeated again and again. These are the words that embody this speech and give it life. The repetition that is shown in this speech can be explained as dramatic and explicit. Martin Luther King notably repeated these words with the goal of drawing all the attention towards them. These words don't just prove something, they reflect the feelings and dreams of all African American present, past, and future. They aren't just the main attention for no good reason, they are followed by deeply described aspirations and dreams “ I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”. Creed “an authoritative formulation of the beliefs of a religious community” he doesn't say he wants the nation to give african americans freedom he goes deeper and holds the nation to its word that all men are created equal. He details his thoughts in a deeper, more impactful way and uses dramaticness and detail to draw you in and capture your

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