The speeches have many similarities in terms of syntax, i.e. both speeches use ‘the rule of three’ where the same point is emphasized thrice times creating an effect of recognition & remembrance. They also use ‘direct address’ where they talk directly to the people the speech is directed to using language like ‘we’,’ ‘our’ and us e.g. “we cannot consecrate... We cannot hallow this ground” Creating an effect of togetherness and importance. Both the speeches use past, present and future tense when describing how they plan to conquer the problems in American society.
The speeches tend to differ in terms of vocabulary and use of grammatical language i.e. Martin Luther Kings use of biblical terms and jesters like “Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial injustice” where he uses almost a ‘poetic’ style of writing which captivates the audience almost if u like intriguing them to give themselves confidence.
With These speeches I think both men hope to make a difference in the way the people in American people think and how its up to them to decide the future.
The mood between the two speeches varies, Martin Luther Kings more triumphant and upbeat tempo which is able to capture its audience. On the other hand Abraham Lincoln’s speech is more to the point and shorter sentences
I think the meaning of Abraham’s is that Americas for father set it upon themselves to make America a great nation and now it’s up to us to for fill their dream.
I think the message of Martin Luther Kings speech is that America is a great nation and that its up to us to let the black citizens of America have equal rights
I prefer Martin Luther Kings Speech because the use of retro/old fashioned language and a more lengthier and upbeat tempo of speech, which easily got me intrigued.
