'I Have a Dream' Speech By Martin Luther King Jr. Flashcards Another point is that all people should be treated equal. However, he says, they are still "badly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination." Word Count: 927. King's speech ' I Have a Dream' is historically significant because it motivated the civil rights Act which was passed a year after the speech was delivered ( 1964). It's was a call for equality and freedom, and became one of the most iconic speeches in America's history. What makes "I have a dream" a great speech? US History Since 1940: Lesson Plans & Resources, Civil Rights Leaders & Activists Lesson Plans, Psychological Research & Experimental Design, All Teacher Certification Test Prep Courses. He encourages them to recognize that some white people support civil rights as well, and that they cannot accomplish their goals alone. Fri 9 Aug 2013 16.00 EDT. I Have a Dream Speech Themes | LitCharts This step was taken despite the fact that school segregation had been ruled unconstitutional in 1954, three years prior to the incident. These include the redlining that excluded African Americans from purchasing real estate in certain neighborhoods. The second date is today's King emphasizes this point through anaphora, repeating the phrase now is the time. He explains that those who believe that Black Americans need to merely blow off steam will be in for a rude awakening. If the demands for equality and freedom are not met, the protest and disruption caused by the civil rights movement will only heighten. A dream where Dr. King's own children will not be judged by their skin color but for the character they exhibit. The time has come for African American people to enjoy the same rights and freedoms as White people; these rights were promised them 100 years ago with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Really, he says, the demonstrators at the March on Washington are not asking for anything new or extravagant. Discussion Questions, Malcolm X's Learning to Read Discussion Questions, The September 11th Attack & Terrorism Lesson Plans & Resources, History 106: The Civil War and Reconstruction, Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) Prep, Western Civilization I: Certificate Program, SAT Subject Test World History: Practice and Study Guide, High School World History: Homework Help Resource, CLEP Western Civilization I - Ancient Near East to 1648 Prep, Personification in King's 'I Have A Dream' Speech, Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.: Lesson for Kids. Unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the 21st century the demonstrations led by King, Mahatma Gandhi, and others tend to be valorized as successful examples of nonviolent protest. 'I Have a Dream' was delivered by Dr. King at the March on Washington in 1963, The speech discusses specific points, such as the promises of the Declaration of Independence, the inalienable rights of all men, and the importance of maintaining peace during the Civil Rights movement, Dr. King uses anaphora, allusions, and metaphors to enhance the impact of his arguments and the overall delivery of the speech, Discuss some of the main points made by Dr. King in his 'I Have a Dream' speech, List some of the literary devices used in the speech and explain how they strengthened his arguments.
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