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Debbie Hester
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Both the Gettysburg Address and I Have a Dream speech aimed to unite the country during times of difficulty and transition. The first body paragraph will compare the speeches' use of literary devices like allusion and figurative language to illustrate their common themes of unity. The second body paragraph will discuss differences between the two speeches, suggesting that the Gettysburg Address was more direct while the I Have a Dream speech used more figurative language and would be more relevant today.

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Writing topic: Write an essay comparing the Gettysburg Address and the I Have a Dream speech. Compare the two speeches. In the 1st body paragraph, use the literary device chart to draw comparisons between the two speeches. In the 2nd body paragraph, use the literary device chart to discuss the differences between the two. Suggestions: 1) decide which one was more direct and why and 2) which one used more figurative language. which would be more relevant if read to today's society and why. Due February 6, 2015
Outline I. Introduction-Mention both men and briefly discuss their relevance in history. Stating both speeches is a MUST! Thesis: Both speeches have an important place in American history and define the difficulties and triumphs of the era. The speeches havecommonalities and differences in striving to unite the country under the umbrella of unity. Transition word to lead in to the comparison paragraph II. Comparison of the two speeches A. Statement of unity between the speeches. (use of allusion) Quotes to illustrate- B. Another statement of unity between the speeches. (useof figurative language) Quotes to illustrate Transition word to lead in to the contrastparagraph III. Differences between the two speeches A. Statement of belief which one was more direct Quote(s) to illustrate B. Statement of belief as to which one would be morerelevant today Quote(s) to illustrate Transition word to lead in to the conclusion IV. Conclusion Restate the thesis: the similarities and differences between the speeches but both seek to guide a nation. Restate the main points Clincher

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  • 1. Writing topic: Write an essay comparing the Gettysburg Address and the I Have a Dream speech. Compare the two speeches. In the 1st body paragraph, use the literary device chart to draw comparisons between the two speeches. In the 2nd body paragraph, use the literary device chart to discuss the differences between the two. Suggestions: 1) decide which one was more direct and why and 2) which one used more figurative language. which would be more relevant if read to today's society and why. Due February 6, 2015
  • 2. Outline I. Introduction-Mention both men and briefly discuss their relevance in history. Stating both speeches is a MUST! Thesis: Both speeches have an important place in American history and define the difficulties and triumphs of the era. The speeches havecommonalities and differences in striving to unite the country under the umbrella of unity. Transition word to lead in to the comparison paragraph II. Comparison of the two speeches A. Statement of unity between the speeches. (use of allusion) Quotes to illustrate- B. Another statement of unity between the speeches. (useof figurative language) Quotes to illustrate Transition word to lead in to the contrastparagraph III. Differences between the two speeches A. Statement of belief which one was more direct Quote(s) to illustrate B. Statement of belief as to which one would be morerelevant today Quote(s) to illustrate Transition word to lead in to the conclusion IV. Conclusion Restate the thesis: the similarities and differences between the speeches but both seek to guide a nation. Restate the main points Clincher