What makes King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" powerful and effective? After reading King's letter, answer the question by analyzing how he uses structure and language purposefully in his text. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

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When you read it, what are some things that stand out? Is it his use of language and how he portrays his mood through his words? Is it the length of the letter? MLK has always used strong language in all of his speeches and letters, so what are some pieces of language that is the most notable in this particular letter?