People often try to persuade others to do or say something they agree with. There are several ways to achieve this. People can write about it and explain their idea through thought. Another way to convey their message to people is to give a speech highlighting exactly what they stand for. Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous man from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He was a very influential man in favor of civil rights for better treatment of African Americans and other people of color in the United States. The turning point for many Americans was his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington. Mr. King used many persuasive rhetorical elements in his speech that helped transform America in favor of equal treatment for all. The first method of persuasion used by Mr. King in his “I Have a Dream” speech includes repetition. Repetition is a commonly used gimmick because it reinforces the idea and unifies the entire speech. When Mr. Kind is trying to explain a major point in his speech, he will use the same beginning to...