... devices to write a letter to his critical clergymen, arguing that his actions were not "unwise and untimely". Through techniques such as tone, diction, allusions, and metaphors, King politely provides a rational explanation as to why direct action must be taken immediately. King uses a polite tone by answering their ... wrong in what he is doing, then the Biblical characters he refers to must be wrong in their actions as well. More over, the allusion of Paul places King in a category of important people that are well respected. King then goes on to list the four basic steps they went th...

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