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Flashcards in "Letter From Birmingham Jail" by M. L. King Jr. Deck (7)
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step 1

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King, Jr., religious minister, Civil Rights Activist

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step 2

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response to criticisms regarding his demonstrations, written while in jail

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step 3

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“fellow” clergymen who criticized his actions

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step 4

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argue that his actions were justified

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step 5

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appeals to ethos using allusions, rhetorical questions

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step 6

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objective, cordial

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note

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  • “in any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps”
  • “we would present our very bodies as a means of laying our case before the conscience of the locals” (purpose)
  • “you deplore the demonstrations that are presently taking place in Birmingham” (occasion)
  • “you are exactly right in your call for negotiations” (audience)
  • “i have the honor of serving as president of the southern christian leadership conference” (speaker)
  • “I have earnestly worked and preached against violent tension” (speaker)

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