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The Rhetoric of Emotional Connections in King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop"

This rhetorical analysis examines "I've Been to the Mountaintop," the speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the Memphis Sanitation Strike. The student focuses on the direct emotional connections King makes with his audience.
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Bridget's feedback:

"You've done a good job building up your rhetorical analysis, opening with the context, venue, audience(s), and speaker. By providing that information right away, the reader can follow the discussion of how King's rhetoric represents active decisions to connect with the audience. You've picked a good set of examples, using direct quotations so the reader can see those rhetorical devices in action and the connections King makes with the audience. However, after a strong, well-organized opening, I notice your essay comes to a rather abrupt end. This means that your discussion doesn't come to a conclusion, which can throw your readers off from a rhetorical and logical point of view. I can see your current final paragraph starting off a new body paragraph or functioning as the beginning of a more robust concluding paragraph. I would also suggest adjusting the first sentence of your current last paragraph to avoid the passive voice--King is performing the rhetorical action, so you will want to make him the subject of the sentence to ensure a dynamic, assertive discussion of his speech. Finally, make sure to proofread to catch writing mechanics, including minor issues, to ensure a polished product."

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