MLK

As the architects wrote the constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they promised that all men, even black men, would be promised the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. (Paragraph 3)

This paragraph is an appeal to logos because MLK utilizes factual statements from the Constitutions and Declaration of Independence to support his main argument, that all men should be equal and treated fairly. He is acknowledging the data and presenting the statement that was written within the documents.

Logos

This quote is an appeal to ethos because MLK is sharing his experience, knowledge, and sincerity in his speech. By claiming that now is the time for African Americans to start defending their rights and freedom. He is suggesting a change for their equality.

"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice".

Ethos

This quote Is an appeal to pathos because MLK is sharing his hopes, dreams, and desires to become integrated with White Americans. By sharing his dreams, he is creating a connection where African American can sympathize and commiserate with one another.

Pathos

"I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down togetherat the table of brotherhood".

As the architects wrote the constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they promised that all men, even black men, would be promised the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. (Paragraph 3)

This paragraph is an appeal to logos because MLK utilizes factual statements from the Constitutions and Declaration of Independence to support his main argument, that all men should be equal and treated fairly. He is acknowledging the data and presenting the statement that was written within the documents.

Logos

This quote is an appeal to ethos because MLK is sharing his experience, knowledge, and sincerity in his speech. By claiming that now is the time for African Americans to start defending their rights and freedom. He is suggesting a change for their equality.

"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice".