Sentence Types

Next semester we will be reading a novel and a play.

Although the speech is long, it is an excellent model of persuasive discourse.

His dream has partially come true even though racism is still strong.

He makes several allusions to songs, and he refers to current events of his day.

You may have heard parts of the speech, but you probably have not listened to all of it.

To respect his courage in speaking out at such a volatile time in history.

His speech is full of figurative language, too.

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated as he was speaking out for civil rights.

Also for an essay entitled "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."

After having read several short stories in class, can you tell me which is your favorite?

Rest well, for we have much to learn in 2018!

He repeats phrases in his speech, yet he avoids wordiness.

Is there a difference between being "racist" and being "prejudiced?"

Yes, because prejudice can exist between any two diverse viewpoints.

Prejudice of all kinds exists in our world.

He shares his hopes for a future of freedom in "I Have a Dream."

After he died, his wife carried on his work in the civil rights movement.

Speaking of his dreams with great power and emotion.

He wrote many sermons, but he is best known today for his speeches.

Before reading the novel, we will analyze a speech.