letter from birmingham jail / critique analysis by MLK JR
Prompt: Write an essay in which you analyze a "letter from Birmingham jail" using the four rhetorical topics. these topics are
1.Definition
2.Consequence
3.comparison
4.testimony
Your analysis should explain how each of these topics are used in your essay; this means you should show specific examples from the text
Can someone please help me with this? i've tried looking online for sample essays to help me write mine but i can't find anyone who has done an essay like this. i am lost!
I wrote a similar essay for AP Lang last year.
Let's see. Number 1 is definition. MLK defines justice in his letter. Support your thesis by quotes from the text. If I remember correctly, he says "justice delayed is justice denied". Therefore, he defines justice.
For consequence, try to mention something where MLK explains a cause-and-effect situation. I can't think of any from the top of my head.
Comparison is the easiest one. MLK uses comparison throughout his essay. Your thesis could be something like: MLK employs an abundance of comparison to convince his audience. Use metaphors as your examples.
For testimony, you can mention anything where MLK quotes others. I remember he states his counter-argument by quoting them. So, reference that.
Good luck.
How to write a critique essay about MLK's Letter From Birmingham Jail
I'm a college student and I have to write a 3-page critique essay about Letter From Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King. I've already wrote an essay but my professor refused to take it as I need an expert opinion as well. I hope you can help me find sources as I've used Google and failed to find what I wanted.
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