The Open Letter: Rhetoric is a response and invites a response
The Rhetorical Situation: “A Call for Unity” PUBLIC STATEMENT BY EIGHT ALABAMA CLERGYMEN
The Rogerian Response: MLK Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Starter 10.26: Answer the following questions in your comp book
- Why does MLK use an open letter instead of outlining his justification in a different way (such as a manifesto or a speech)?
- Where does he make a special effort to establish common ground?
- In your opinion, does he succeed? Do you believe this letter would be effective for his audience?
DRAFT/PLAN due on Tuesday for Critique!
DRAFT for my feedback: 11:59 on Thursday, November 2
This is one of the few times where I would probably say you guys have a bit of homework this weekend;)