LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL
Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.
King says, “But as I continued to think about the matter, I gradually gained a bit of satisfaction from being considered an extremist.” Which rhetorical strategy does King employ with this statement?
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In the statement, Martin Luther King Jr. reflects on his identity as an "extremist." He finds satisfaction in this label, which suggests he is embracing a position that challenges the status quo and evokes a strong emotional response. This use of personal reflection and emotion conveys his feelings about being labeled in a society that often stigmatizes those who fight for justice. Therefore, the rhetorical strategy he employs with this statement is:
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