Martin Luther King’s, “I Have a Dream” speech connects with several different audiences. He uses biblical quotes such as, “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (King 4). King uses the bible quotes to target religious audience on their values and beliefs and the source is credible.

To target the patriotic audience he uses words from the National Anthem in his speech. He also uses Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg speech by using the term “score” and other memorable words such as, freedom and civil rights (King 1). These words tie into the beliefs and values of our nation’s history.

Finally, King’s choice of words grabs the attention of African Americans, Caucasians, and liberals by using emotional word choices. Slaves, poverty, and segregation are word choices that play on human emotions.

King’s choices of words are powerful and are chosen right to direct specific audiences to be drawn into his own......

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Title: Martin Luther King
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