Martin Luther King Jr. marks a major turning point in racism and segregation in America. Dr. King was an inspiring and confident speaker. Dr. King's speech is a masterpiece of rhetoric. Dr. King's speech is wonderfully structured with these three persuasive appeals. The use of figurative language such as metaphor, simile, parallelism, anaphora, and antithesis enhances King's speech. For example, King used the repetition “I Have a Dream” and the metaphor “signing the promissory note” in his speech (King). Dr. King used repetition and metaphor to emphasize his ideas. The use of rhetorical strategies also helped the audience understand the message and purpose of the speech. Speech has a great impact on people, generation after generation. Dr. King's speech is powerful and passionate. King's speech is addressed to all Americans. The speech carries a message of hope and promise of freedom and equal justice. The goal of King's speech is to end racial discrimination. He hopes for a better future and unity between the two races. “...little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and little white girls as sisters and brothers” (King). Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech has a positive influence on America because of the powerful messages it conveys.