Wnet: Thirteen: I Have a Metaphor

This instructional activity not only examines the message of Dr. King, but also the words themselves. This is a instructional activity in identifying the literary devices that he used in his "I Have a Dream" Speech. It will introduce the following literary devices: analogy, symbolism, use of chronology, personification, metaphor, figurative language and the effective use of repetition. RL.9-10.4 Word choice/Tone, RI.9-10.4 word meanings/impact of choice, RL.11-12.4 Words/Context/Story