Question

Comparing Speeches of Lincoln and MLK Jr .

1. What is the general topic of each speech? How did they focus this topic or show it was the topic?
2) what was the thesis in each speech
3)List the key points and details that were included in the speeches?
4) what were some of the similarities in the techniques that both speakers use?
5) Explain the difference of techniques used. which speech was more effective and why?

Answer 1

On MLK speech he speech is about his dream " I have a dream". Lincoln is more about his relationship with god and how it will similarly will help him to help the people as it quotes "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan—to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations". There as he says as god gives us to see the right let us thrive.