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Project WhistleStop "Show Me" Learning Lesson: Rhetorical Devices in a Primary Source

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PART II

Write a letter to Dr. King as if you had been there when he delivered his now famous I Have a Dream" speech. Write a paragraph that tells him your reaction to his speech. Quote at least one rhetorical device he used and tell him how his use of this device affected you. Your letter should use appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

4 = letter includes:

3 = any combination of 3 of the above

2 any combination of 2 of the above

1 any one of the above

0 none of the above included or no letter written

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