Martin Luther King Jr Language Techniques: -Metaphor = “ Flames of withering justice” or “ let freedom ring “ -Reference to authority = “ and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed “ -Repetition = “ I have a dream “ or “ so let freedom ring “ -Parallel structure = “ I have a dream “ -Personal pronouns = “ I have a dream” -Biblical allusions = “ God’s children” Differences ( compared to Malcom X ) -He was a strong believer in God -More passive and positive -Experienced less racism -Believed in growing together, rather than fighting -Used a lot of figurative language

Malcom X Language techniques: -Rhetorical question = “ Where do we go from here “ -Personal pronouns = “ I just can’t believe “ or “ I would like “ Differences: - Muslim -Believed in fighting for freedom -Speech was more manipulative rather than persuasive -More aggressive -Separatism -More frustrated due experiencing more racism -

Similarities Equality – black focus African American Powerful speeches Educated Powerful Community leaders Assasinated