Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech is one of the most eye opening and persuasive addresses in U.S. History. There is so much power, persuasive thoughts and honesty being spoken in this speech. It is very historical and leaves such a historical significance. This speech moved the hearts of thousands of people. Dr. King used different types of delivery, organization, and persuasive techniques throughout which resulted in such a memorable, landmarking speech. In August of 1966, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King delivered his famous “I have a Dream” speech, before 200,000 people, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King “told of the struggle ahead, stressing
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King’s choice of delivery techniques contributed to the success and effectiveness of this speech. You can see from King’s body language that he was calmed and grounded as he delivered his speech. As a speaker, Dr. King had the solidity that is surely only found with those who have completely aligned their actions with their firm commitment. The 200,000 people at the Washington rally could not have pushed King off-track if they’d tried. Dr. King was so solid in his convictions that the crowd could sense that and aligned themselves with him, wanting the change he was pleading for. It takes a certain commanding voice to inspire the minds of thousands and Dr. King had such a voice to do so. King’s booming voice was well practiced in his practice as a preacher. His cadence, his pacing and his preacher-like drama bring real passion to the speech. Surprisingly enough, Dr. King ditched his original script 10 minutes into the speech and began to speak from the heart. His speech was never meant to even include its most famous sequence of “I have a Dream”. King was said to have responded to the cry of Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson “Tell ‘em about the dream, Martin!” and ad-libbed what came next. This is what gave “I have a dream” its raw power and edge - King was living the words that he spoke. It is thought that King ditched the script so that he could connect more with his audience. But whatever the case, it worked. “I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of
King’s choice of delivery techniques contributed to the success and effectiveness of this speech. You can see from King’s body language that he was calmed and grounded as he delivered his speech. As a speaker, Dr. King had the solidity that is surely only found with those who have completely aligned their actions with their firm commitment. The 200,000 people at the Washington rally could not have pushed King off-track if they’d tried. Dr. King was so solid in his convictions that the crowd could sense that and aligned themselves with him, wanting the change he was pleading for. It takes a certain commanding voice to inspire the minds of thousands and Dr. King had such a voice to do so. King’s booming voice was well practiced in his practice as a preacher. His cadence, his pacing and his preacher-like drama bring real passion to the speech. Surprisingly enough, Dr. King ditched his original script 10 minutes into the speech and began to speak from the heart. His speech was never meant to even include its most famous sequence of “I have a Dream”. King was said to have responded to the cry of Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson “Tell ‘em about the dream, Martin!” and ad-libbed what came next. This is what gave “I have a dream” its raw power and edge - King was living the words that he spoke. It is thought that King ditched the script so that he could connect more with his audience. But whatever the case, it worked. “I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of