Choosing the right words can allow a speaker to be more persuasive, credible, and influential. Failing to do so can disinterest the audience, causing them to reject or discredit views on a topic. One speaker who selects his choice of diction to influence his audience is African-American Civil Rights Movement leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. In his speech, “I Have a Dream,” Dr. King carefully picks his words that best convey his message that no matter the color of your skin, race, or gender, everyone deserves