Topic > Rhetorical Analysis of The Ballot Or The... by Malcolm from oppression. Malcolm The movement began with the idea of raising the social status of blacks, while reducing the superiority of whites, with the intention that equality would be recognized from both perspectives. This idea and its consequences subsequently expanded through collective resistance, which led to violent outbursts, in an attempt to conquer the power of the white man. Malcolm's voice, like that of his audience, was the product of poverty. By identifying an enemy, X was able to unite a large amount of people through their struggles, giving them hope for an escape from the social barriers controlled by white men. X used rhetorical strategies effectively throughout his speech to evoke emotions that would increase his credibility, supported by logical reasoning, so he could share his ideology with his audience in terms that could be easily identified in their daily life. Before X's beliefs could resonate with his audience, he had to establish a relationship with his audience by appealing to their emotions and using relatable life experiences. Most of the examples given were based on common interactions between blacks and white authority. Mutual respect was promoted by Malcolm when he stated, “I'm not here to try to change your religion.” Instead of offending his predominantly Christian audience because they didn't share personal religious beliefs, X used the controversy to connect with his audience
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