Dr.King used figurative language in his famous speech. An example of this is when he uses a metaphor to compare the oppressed people to veterans of war. He quotes "You have been the veterans of creative suffering". This quote means that people who fall victim of segregation are like veterans because of the suffering both have to endure. It also strengthens his point of view on segregation and how it has affected many. Another example of figurative language is imagery and how he paints an image in the audience's mind. An example of this is when he mentions police brutality. He says "We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality.
This quotes give the audience a visual representation of segregation and the struggles of black people.
A rhetorical question was asked during Dr.king's speech. He asks "When will we be satisfied?" This answer is implied, not blankly answered. By using this rhetorical device in his speech, Dr.King highlights something the audience already knows. It also empathizes his point of view and gets the audience to think about his question.
