In his speech, I Have A Dream, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses alliteration to emphasize his main ideas. He says “But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.” Dr. King is demanding that the American government give them equal treatment, even though the government is ignoring the issue of inequality. He also uses a hard vowel sound to add a rhythm and power to his speech. Earlier in his address, he uses the phrase “symbolic shadow we stand.” I feel this phrase was written this way to slur his words together, and cause the listener to listen more intently. With the lister paying more attention, King can discuss many ideas that require more concentration and a deeper understanding. He uses alliteration here to emphasize his point, and gather the listeners attention.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses anaphora when he repeatedly states the title of the speech, followed by what he has a dream for. He says “ I have a dream, that one day...”. He uses this anaphora to emphasize what could happen in a better country that he dreams of. His dream of a better country, according to him, should be more equal in the issues of segregation. King also uses the phrase “now is the time” repeatedly, as an example of anaphora. He is constantly stressing that change can not wait, and that anything happening should happen now. Since he feels change must happen now, and he can not emphasize enough that change must happen now.
Dr. King also uses anadilopsis to be more persuasive in his arguing. He asks us, “When will you be satisfied? We can never be satisfied”. He claims that the people who are being treated unfairly will never be happy until the governments and citizens of the world no longer takes victims of brutality. He also says “I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.” The connotation of his words tell us that he is no different from any other American trying to live the American dream. Regardless of the color...