Figurative Language: 1/2 A by Brittany Rivera https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5 Let's examine excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to identify how the quote impacts your head, or thinking, and your heart, or emotions. Respond to three questions for each quote: 1. How is this an example of the figurative language device listed? 2. How does this figurative language impact your head, or thinking? 3. How does this figurative language impact your heart, or emotions? en-us 2021-05-05 03:09:51 UTC 2025-11-04 16:36:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Pranshu Desai 26pd10041 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497628335 2.  This figurative language makes me think that the world can be better.]]> 2021-05-06 11:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497628335 Pranshu Desai 26pd10041 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497630078 1. This is an example of figurative language because they are pretending that justice is "waters" and righteousness a "mighty stream".

3.  This quote makes me feel angry at the people who committed a crime.]]> 2021-05-06 11:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497630078 Rhea Ajmera https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497632186 1. This excerpt of MLK's speech represents an example of personification because MLK described what he hoped for the nation by giving the nation human characteristics. "this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of it's creed."]]> 2021-05-06 11:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497632186 sam chipman https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497632307 this means black people cant rest easy or relax until they have freedom and equality this makes me feel inspired. it makes me wonder how many times has martin Luther King JR used figurative language ]]> 2021-05-06 11:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497632307 this is saying that one day black people will not be restricted to anything and will get their rights and live happy lives with friends and family. - Aarush 26ac03291 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497635419 2021-05-06 11:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497635419 Timothy Bai 26tb04621 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497637897 This is saying MLK wishes one day whites and blacks can live together in harmony. This makes me feel feel hopeful.]]> 2021-05-06 11:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497637897 Sam Chipman https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497638569 it is an example of a simile because it uses like a mighty stream 2. it makes me think of how badyly these people were treated during these protest's. 3. it makes me feel inspired again ]]> 2021-05-06 11:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497638569 This is an example of figurative language since it uses analogies which give be a better perspective of how the world should be for everyone.- Aarush 26ac03291 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497638884 2021-05-06 11:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497638884 Kavya Singh 26ks1274_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497639903 1. This is an example of a simile because it uses "like" to compare justice to waters and righteousness to a mighty stream.
2. This figurative language makes me start to think of water and justice and righteousness actually flowing like water, freely.
3. This figurative language makes me feel empowered and a little more motivated.]]> 2021-05-06 11:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497639903 Sanjana Dhar 26sd05151 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497646482 This is an example of figurative language because he compares justice to a mighty stream. This figurative language makes me feel almost inspired and hopeful because it comes off as very powerful to me. This language makes me think about freedom and equality.]]> 2021-05-06 11:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497646482 Rhea Ajmera https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497647666 1. This quote makes me feel the emotions that MLK was feeling when he gave his speech because he made a comparison, which allows me to visualize. ]]> 2021-05-06 11:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497647666 Chase Lau 26cl05271 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497648532 1. This is an example of figurative language because he is comparing justice to a mighty stream.
2. This impacts my thinking because it makes me feel how MLK was feeling 
3. This makes me feel inspired because it is very powerful]]> 2021-05-06 11:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497648532 Gautham Raajesh https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497648655 this means that the Black people will keep fighting until they freedom and they are seen as an equal]]> 2021-05-06 11:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497648655 Rhea Ajmera https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497650531 This figurative language impacts my heart and emotions because it conveys the importance of African American freedom, and makes me feel inspired because MLK is indicating that they won't give up and will keep fighting for their rights. ]]> 2021-05-06 11:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497650531 Gautham Raajesh https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497652803 This means that they are not satisfied with what they have right now, unless equality and justice is given to them]]> 2021-05-06 11:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497652803 Timothy Bai 26tb04621 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497653902 The figurative language here is he is comparing the Blacks discontent with the hot summer and the freedom that they want as the autumn that cools the summer. this makes me feel inspired. ]]> 2021-05-06 11:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497653902 Kavya Singh 26ks1274_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497653955 1. This is an example of symbolism because the objects described all symbolize something MLK Jr. wishes to happen. The "table of brotherhood" is nothing more but everyone feeling togetherness and brotherhood.
2. This impacts my thinking because it makes me visualize red hills with a picnic table at the top and "sons of former slaves and sons of former slave-owners" all sitting together there.
3. This quote impacts my emotions by making me feel hopeful that this will actually happen one day, even though I know it partially does.]]> 2021-05-06 11:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497653955 Sanjana Dhar 26sd05151 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497654598 This excerpt is saying that African Americans aren't going to stop until they get the freedom that they deserve. This figurative language makes me feel motivated for what might come in the future.]]> 2021-05-06 11:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497654598 Chase Lau 26cl05271 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497666835 1. This is an example of figurative language because he wants black people to be free and the symbols are the former slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood
2. It reminds me of how unfair things were
3 It makes me feel optimistic that this will happen one day.


]]> 2021-05-06 11:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497666835 Nick https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497677779 1 This is an example of Symbolism because some things like the "table of brotherhood" are not real things and mean something different
2 It makes me think of how we have tried to do that and gives me an imagination of what it would look like to have peace.
3 It makes me feel hopeful because you can tell that he really wants this dream to come true and would do anything to have it]]> 2021-05-06 11:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497677779 Murtaza Rizvi https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497678609 1. This is a simile because it compares/relates justice and waters by using the word like.

2. This impacts my thinking because it makes me realize how Martin Luther King Jr. is determined to stop racism.

3. This impacts my emotions because it shows how African Americans were treated back then.]]> 2021-05-06 12:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497678609 Sreeja Nalla 26sn06191 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497688481 1. This is an example of figurative language because they are comparing two things.

2. Figurative language imapcts my thoughts by making it easier to understand what is going on becuase of the comparisions, they give me two ways to understand what is going on.

3. Figurative Language impacts my feelings because if we ever experianced those events, either in the comparision or the way being said, you can relate and understand what's happening better.]]> 2021-05-06 12:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497688481 Nikita Goyal https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497693872 This is an example of figurative language because it is comparing justice to the waters of a might stream, showing that they want justice to overcome all hatred and for it to be so powerful that no one can oppose it.
2. This figurative language impacts my thinking as it tells me just how strong Martin Luther King and his counterparts felt about this.
3. This figurative language impacts my emotions as it makes me feel pride and a sense of happiness by hearing these words.]]> 2021-05-06 12:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497693872 Nick https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497701487 This is a Personification because it is listing his own dreams and hopes and what he wants in the future 
2 this makes me question why its so hard to have a simple thing which is peace, there are too many conflicts in the world and civil rights/equality shouldn't be one of them
3 This quote make me feel happy and also disappointed because i remind myself of the conflict side and then think of happier things like when this will become a reality ]]> 2021-05-06 12:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497701487 Sreeja Nalla 26sn06191 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497708544 1. This is an example of figurative language because it is painting a picture using things to make the reader/listener understand what is happening.

2. Figurative language imapcts my thoughts by making it easier to understand what is going on becuase of the comparisions, they give me two ways to understand what is going on.

3. Figurative Language impacts my feelings because if we ever experianced those events, either in the comparision or the way being said, you can relate and understand what's happening better.]]> 2021-05-06 12:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497708544 Murtaza Rizvi https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497709831 1. This is symbolism because "the table of brotherhood" is a symbol of equality. 

2. This impacts my thinking because it makes me realize how Martin Luther King Jr. only wants peace.

3. This impacts my emotions because it shows that some white people don't want to make peace with African Americans just because of their skin color.
]]> 2021-05-06 12:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497709831 Nikita Goyal https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497757808 1. This is an example of figurative language as a horrendous summer is used to describe the African American's discontent and unhappiness at being treated this way and it symbolizes how they will not stop until they are able to be truly free and equal.
2. This figurative language makes me think that the African Americans and their allies in their fight for equality were truly resilient people and wanted only equality and wouldn't stop until they got it.
3. This figurative language impacts my heart because it makes me feel happy and proud that they were staying strong and pushing through the hatred to fight for equality.]]> 2021-05-06 12:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497757808 Anish Nallapu 26an03741 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497764307 1. This is an example of a similie because it's comparing justice to water rolling down and righteousness to a might stream.
2. This quote impacts my thinking because it shows what MLK's end goal was and shows how much justice he wanted by comparing it to water.
3. This quote impacts my emotions by uplifting me because the quote probably gave motivation to his supporters that there is only one goal and that goal is to reach equal justice for everyone.]]> 2021-05-06 12:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497764307 Anish Nallapu 26an03741 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497787808 1. This quote is symbolism because when it says, "sons of former slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood" it's symbolizing that Martin Luther King wants people to be united with people of other races.
2. This figurative language impacts my thinking because it shows that Martin Luther King doesn't want people to hurt each other or wants African Americans to be above whites, all he wants is everyone to be united.
3. This quote makes me feel a sense of pride because are country is way more united than we were before largerly thanked to MLK uniting people together, no matter what race.]]> 2021-05-06 12:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1497787808 Aditi Lande 26al04131 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1506627795 1.) This is an example of personification because MLK is describing his hopes for the nation by refering to it as a human being.
2.) This makes you think about how you can make the nation better as an indivual to make it a better place.
3.) This quote makes me feel a little sad and dissapointed in myself because the nation isn't in all it's glory because of all the people including "me" . But also it makes me feel hopeful to see how much greater the nation can be.]]> 2021-05-09 16:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1506627795 Aditi Lande 26al04131 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1506719424 1.) This is an example of simile because in his speech he is comparing justice with water in a stream in order to empahzize his point.
2.) What this quote is trying to describe to us is MLK's hopes for justice. This was done with a simile.
3.) This quote impacts my emotions because it kind of makes me feel happy. It does this in a way of like thinking that there were people out there taking a stand for your rights.]]> 2021-05-09 17:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1506719424 Aditi Lande 26al04131 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1507026375 1.) This is an example of a metaphor because it describes what the African Americans went to inorder to make a point.
2.) This quote impacts my thinking because it shows that the African Americans have been through so much and they won't back down till they get what they want.
3.) It makes me feel proud as well as bold. This is because with all these other people thinking the same things I could have spoken freely. Another would be proud, this is because all of these people fighting for what they think is right for them makes you feel proud since they want to achieve there goal.]]> 2021-05-09 21:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1507026375 Aditi Lande 26al04131 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1507041484 1.) This is an examle of symbolism because MLK used the hills to symbolize the coming together of both colors.
2.) This impacts my thinking becuase it reall shows how MLK wants the two colors to come together in a friendly way. 
3.) This impacts my emotions because this is what they all want (equality) and if they do so it would make me feel happy as well as proud to be a part of something good for the nation.]]> 2021-05-09 22:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1507041484 Akhil Pavuluri 26ap0143_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533586071 This makes me think that He had a better perception for the world to become. ]]> 2021-05-18 00:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533586071 Akhil Pavuluri 26ap0143_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533596844 1. This is an example of a simile because it uses "like" to compare justice to waters and righteousness to a mighty stream.
2. This figurative language makes me start to think of water and justice and righteousness actually flowing like water, freely.
3. This figurative language makes me feel empowered and a little more motivated.]]> 2021-05-18 00:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533596844 Akhil Pavuluri 26ap0143_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533598695 This figurative language impacts my heart and emotions because it conveys the importance of African American freedom, and makes me feel inspired because MLK is indicating that they won't give up and will keep fighting for their rights. ]]> 2021-05-18 00:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533598695 Akhil Pavuluri 26ap0143_2 https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533599514 This is saying MLK wishes one day whites and blacks can live together in harmony. This makes me feel feel hopeful.]]> 2021-05-18 00:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyriveragonzalez3/lt3d9q9l2euupis5/wish/1533599514