Martin Luther King Jr. was a charismatic speaker who used many rhetorical devices in his speeches. His famous “I Have a Dream” speech is no exception. In addition to other devices, he used anaphora (ah-NAF-uh-rah) to captivate his audience and emphasize his vision for a more united future for the nation. Keep reading for a definition and explanation of King’s use of anaphora.

(Listen to the whole speech here.)

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Rhetorical Devices