"I Have a Dream" Literary and Rhetorical Analysis | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Name and explain one rhetorical appeal (persuasive technique) used by MLKJ in "I Have a Dream."

MLKJ appeals to the audience's emotions (pathos) like indignation when he describes the injustices his people have suffered and what they deserve. (Logos/ethos)

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What is the subgenre of "I Have a Dream"?

Persuasive (persuasive nonfiction)

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What is the central idea of "I Have a Dream"?

We must all have hope and keep working together nonviolently until we achieve the true equality we deserve.

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What is the topic of the speech, "I Have a Dream"?

equality; racial justice

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Name and define 3 rhetorical devices.

repetition, anaphora, juxtaposition, parallelism

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How would you describe the tone of MLKJ in "I Have a Dream"?

hopeful, inspirational, passionate, urgent, serious

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Name and explain one good argument MLKJ makes for the advancement of racial justice and equality.

E.g. He argues to his American audience that freedom and equality are already American ideals, gaining support by quoting founding documents and patriotic songs

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How would you describe MLKJ's perspective in "I Have a Dream"?

His perspective on civil rights is informed by his experiences as a civil rights leader, Christian minister, experiencer of injustice, supporter of nonviolence.

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