Sentence Types

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

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

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

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

Speaking of his dreams with great power and emotion.

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

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

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

Prejudice of all kinds exists in our world.

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

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

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

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

His speech is full of figurative language, too.

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

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

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

Before reading the novel, we will analyze a speech.

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

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