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How does Martin Luther King use allusion to connect his speech to America’s past?

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I have a dream speech

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Starting the speech with an allusion to the end of slavery also emphasizes the point that there are continuing obstacles facing African Americans besides slavery. For those who were saying, "Hey, there are no more slaves, racism is over," MLK's use of an allusion was a wake-up call.

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