In the paragraph starting with "My friends, I must say to you ...", Martin Luther King Jr. uses friendly and direct language to create an urgent but respectful tone. Words like "friends" suggest a connection with the audience, making him seem approachable and genuine. The way he describes the struggle for justice, linking it to simple things like sharing a cup of coffee, highlights the everyday nature of the fight for equality. This choice of words emphasizes that civil rights are not just a political issue, but a fundamental part of human dignity and community.
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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.
In 3–5 sentences, explain how the speaker’s word choice and the relationships among words in the paragraph beginning with “My friends, I must say to you …” and ending with “... cup of coffee at a lunch counter.” produce a specific tone.
write it like a 9th grader
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