Question

Martin Luther King Jr. uses figurative language strategically throughout his letter to promote equality. How does the following instance help accomplish his purpose of challenging the church leaders to take action against racial injustice? I guess it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say wait. Respond in three to five complete sentences. (10 points)

Answer 1

Martin uses rhetorical devices such as Alliteration and repitieron in his letter, we wanted the the men that told him to hold up to know that justice delayed is justice denied. Martin use a plethora of rhetorical devices and imagery in his letter. Martin also used pathos to make the reader feel emotion. The main purpose of Martin's letter was to seek justice in a non violent way. Martin as angry at the People that made him wait. But Martin knew that justice had to be earned with peace. Thus, he wrote his letter to prove that justice delayed is justice denied.



(I'm an Ap English student I'm in Ap English language and composition) I'm in eleventh garde and we did an imitation letter of MLK's letter so I know this)