"I Have a Dream"--Analyzing a historical text
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an educated man, who understood how to write a coherent work of writing.
What are the elements of Dr. King's speech? To find out, start by reading a transcript of his "I Have a Dream" speech at one of the following websites:
Huffington Post
Worldwide School
As you read, answer some of the following questions, and submit them using the contact form below:
What are the elements of Dr. King's speech? To find out, start by reading a transcript of his "I Have a Dream" speech at one of the following websites:
Huffington Post
Worldwide School
As you read, answer some of the following questions, and submit them using the contact form below:
Questions:
Question One: What is the Main Idea of the Speech?
The Main idea of a text or paragraph is the answer to the question: "What is the main point the author wanted to make when he wrote this?" Write down, in one sentence, the main thought that the writing is trying to make.
If you need help finding the main idea of King's speech, visit one of the following websites:
Schooltube
About.com
Ehow.com
Question Two: How does King use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to inspire and persuade his audience?
Remember:
For more on these ideas, visit one of the following sites:
The Owl at Purdue University
Indiana University
Question Three: What makes the speech effective?
This is one of the most famous and important speeches ever given. Why? Why is it remembered so deeply? What makes it powerful? What makes it memorable?
The Main idea of a text or paragraph is the answer to the question: "What is the main point the author wanted to make when he wrote this?" Write down, in one sentence, the main thought that the writing is trying to make.
If you need help finding the main idea of King's speech, visit one of the following websites:
Schooltube
About.com
Ehow.com
Question Two: How does King use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to inspire and persuade his audience?
Remember:
- Ethos is the way an author builds trust, establishes credibility, or appeals to the values of the audience.
- Pathos is the way an author tries to appeal to the emotion of the listener.
- Logos is the way an author tries to appeal to the logic of the listener.
For more on these ideas, visit one of the following sites:
The Owl at Purdue University
Indiana University
Question Three: What makes the speech effective?
This is one of the most famous and important speeches ever given. Why? Why is it remembered so deeply? What makes it powerful? What makes it memorable?