In section 1, paragraph 4 (reproduced below), which persuasive techniques is Dr. King using?
"In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of
Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be
guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens
of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds.""
Allusion to historical people and purposeful repetition
Vivid imagery describing "founding fathers" and multiple similes
Vivid imagery describing Americans and purposeful repetition
Allusion to historical documents and extended metaphor