When
reading the essay, "A Letter from a Birmingham Jail," please respond to
the following questions in a blog post. This is in lieu of the reading
response that was originally assigned, and your responses will be the
basis for our discussion in class on Monday.
- What is the primary claim that Martin Luther King, Jr. is trying to make?
- What is the situation for writing this letter, and how do you believe it affects his writing?
- Who is MLK's direct audience?
- In what ways does MLK try to appeal to this specific audience? (Please provide examples)
- How/Where does MLK utilize the rhetorical appeals? (Provide an example of each)
- Please pay close attention to MLK's conclusion and be prepared to discuss the way he closes this letter.
