![]() ![]() The high plane of dignity and discipline.Drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.An invigorating autumn of freedom and equality.The dark and desolate valley of segregation.The bank of justice…the vaults of opportunity.A bad check which has come back marked “insufficient funds”.America has defaulted on this promissory note.A joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.With that thought in mind, I’ll leave with you this powerful and moving list of metaphors and images that Dr. By joining together in an innovative and powerful way the seemingly unconnected, effective metaphors imbed powerful and memorable images in our minds, while at the same time forging a powerful and memorable connection between speaker and listener. ![]() What do metaphors do? They make the abstract concrete the intangible tangible the unfamiliar familiar, and the complex simple. King drew on a variety of rhetorical techniques to “Educate, Engage, & Excite” TM his audiences – e.g., alliteration, repetition, rhythm, allusion, and more – his ability to capture hearts and minds through the creative use of relevant, impactful, and emotionally moving metaphors was second to none. King’s numerous classic speeches – including, of course, his iconic, “I Have a Dream” speech – was his use of “visual communication”… his talent and ability to paint pictures with words. ![]() – The “King” of Visual CommunicationĪmong the many amazing features of Dr. ![]()
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