“IHAD” Speech Rhetorical Analysis Questions What is King’s controlling idea? You HAVE to identify this FIRST. Pathos: How does King create the emotion of indignation in his audience? How does King create a sense of urgency? How does King whet his audience’s appetite for relief? Refer to techniques from the Venn diagram! You can refer to SEVERAL things for each question.

Ethos How does King establish his credibility with the American people, specifically? How does King establish that his intentions are sincere? How does King show that he is a clear, unbiased thinker?

Logos What type of logic helps King prove his point that racism is still a problem in America? What type of logic helps King prove his point that America ought to redeem itself? Hint: Refer to analogy, compare/contrast, precedent, facts, and/or counterargument