Mlk Figurative Language

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Martin Luther King, an African American civil rights activist, once wrote a speech that could be deemed as one of the most momentous speeches in history. It is also one of the most effective demonstrations for freedom in our nation’s history. It is an effective speech for a few reasons. One, he uses many appeals (Logical, Empathetic, and Ethical). He also uses a few argumentative techniques such as repetition, figurative language, and he also inserts inflection in certain words in order to get his point across more clearly and efficiently.
MLK was an inspirational figure during his time and still is. His impact on people was attributed by his effective speaking skills. In MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech there were many factors that helped get