Write a response in which you analyze how King uses characteristics of argumentative texts, such as rhetorical appeals and a convincing conclusion, to communicate his argument. Write a response of at least 300 words. Support your writing with evidence from the text.

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Answer and Explanation:

When writing "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Maritn Luther King proved to be a great author as he managed to use all rhetorical appeals and literary devices to convince readers of his letter that his cause was noble and necessary, in addition to showing that his arrest was completely unfair and cruel. Regarding literary devices, we can say that King used several figures of speech to intensify the meaning of his words. Initially he made several allusions to religious leaders, showing their lack of commitment to Christian values in relation to not supporting the civil rights movement. He also alluded to biblical characters, such as the apostle Paul, showing that it is the duty of every Christian to fight for justice and equality. Nevertheless, King draws several analogies that show how great leaders who were looking for beneficial changes in society like him, suffered terrible repressions just like him. In this case, he draws analogies that link their actions, the actions of Jesus, Bunyan, Martin Luthero, among others.

King does not forget to make a strong use of rhetorical figures, stimulating people's reflection on causes directly related to injustices towards blacks, besides stimulating reflections on the activist movement he was participating and leading, as well as promoting reflection on the objective and attitudes of those who repudiated this movement.

Regarding rhetorical resources, King makes a strong use of logos, stimulating logic in his narrative. He does this by showing arguments and facts that logically confirm his point of view, as well as explaining the objectives for which he will contend in this struggle. An example of the use of logos can be seen in the lines “Lamentably, it is a historical fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily,” “We have some eighty five affiliated organizations across the South, and one of them is the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, ”“ We have waited for more than 340 years for our constitutional and God given rights. ”