Both the Gettysburg Address and I Have a Dream speech aimed to unite the country during times of difficulty and transition. The first body paragraph will compare the speeches' use of literary devices like allusion and figurative language to illustrate their common themes of unity. The second body paragraph will discuss differences between the two speeches, suggesting that the Gettysburg Address was more direct while the I Have a Dream speech used more figurative language and would be more relevant today.

1. Writing topic: Write an essay comparing the
Gettysburg Address and the I Have a Dream
speech.
Compare the two speeches. In the 1st body
paragraph, use the literary device chart to draw
comparisons between the two speeches. In the
2nd body paragraph, use the literary device
chart to discuss the differences between the
two. Suggestions: 1) decide which one was
more direct and why and 2) which one used
more figurative language. which would be more
relevant if read to today's society and why.
Due February 6, 2015

2. Outline
I. Introduction-Mention both men and briefly discuss their relevance in
history. Stating both speeches is a MUST! Thesis: Both speeches have
an important place in American history and define the difficulties and
triumphs of the era. The speeches havecommonalities and differences
in striving to unite the country under the umbrella of unity. Transition
word to lead in to the comparison paragraph
II. Comparison of the two speeches
A. Statement of unity between the speeches. (use of allusion)
Quotes to illustrate-
B. Another statement of unity between the speeches. (useof figurative
language)
Quotes to illustrate
Transition word to lead in to the contrastparagraph
III. Differences between the two speeches
A. Statement of belief which one was more direct
Quote(s) to illustrate
B. Statement of belief as to which one would be morerelevant today
Quote(s) to illustrate
Transition word to lead in to the conclusion
IV. Conclusion
Restate the thesis: the similarities and differences between the
speeches but both seek to guide a nation.
Restate the main points
Clincher