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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL

Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

King says, “But as I continued to think about the matter, I gradually gained a bit of satisfaction from being considered an extremist.” Which rhetorical strategy does King employ with this statement?

(1 point)
Responses

logos
logos

ethos
ethos

tone
tone

pathos
pathos
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Answer 1

The rhetorical strategy employed by King with this statement is ethos. Ethos refers to the credibility and character of the speaker, and by acknowledging that he is considered an extremist, King is highlighting his unwavering commitment to his cause and the values he stands for. This helps to enhance his credibility and trustworthiness as a speaker.

Answer 2

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ethos