You will be graded not only for the quality of your posting but also for the level of your participation in this discussion. Your initial post of about 350 words is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MT) of the week in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts of about 200 words are due by Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MT). Participation is required on at least three days throughout the session. Participation includes your initial post and two additional response posts. These are the minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor.
Discussion Prompt: Using Language Creatively to Persuade
- After watching Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” (see this session’s video viewing), identify several of the stylistic devices King uses in his presentation. Some examples would include King’s use of metaphors, similes, alliteration, repetition, parallelism and personification. Which stylistic device do you think is most effective? Why?
- No doubt King effectively uses language to persuade and inspire. Scripture also is filled with examples of stylistics devices. What are two or three different types of stylistic devices found in Scripture? How do these devices impact the message?
- You too are encouraged to integrate stylistics devices in your speech-making. With the topic you selected for your persuasive speech, craft an example of two types of stylistic devices. How might you use them in your presentation?
