In the statement, “But as I continued to think about the matter, I gradually gained a bit of satisfaction from being considered an extremist,” King employs the rhetorical strategy of tone. He reflects a shift in his perspective and communicates that he embraces the label of "extremist" in a positive light, suggesting a confident acceptance of his beliefs and actions.
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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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tone
tone
logos
logos
pathos
pathos
ethos
ethos
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