Martin Luther King, Jr., a famous civil rights activist, made a stirring address during the March on Washington. To interest the listener, the speech employs a number of literary methods. In his address, King makes extensive use of repetition and metaphor to explain his thoughts. He also weaves in personal stories to connect with the audience. Repetition is a fundamental tool for effective communication. The more frequently you can say something, the stronger your message will be received. Literary devices such as parallel structures (two similar ideas expressed as two sentences) and similes (a comparison using "like" or "as") help us understand complex concepts by expressing them differently. Metaphor is the linking of two things that are not exactly the same but have some connection. This method can be used to explain abstract ideas by relating them to something the audience knows well or can relate to through experience. King uses all these methods extensively in his march speech. There are three main parts to King's address: an introduction, a plea for justice, and a call to action. Each part contains several sections. The opening lines of the address introduce King as a speaker who has something important to say. He then states his purpose for coming to Washington: to draw attention to racial injustice. Finally, he explains that his message is based on the philosophy of nonviolence advocated by Gandhi.