King's use of language throughout the letter suggests that he is writing to an audience broader than fellow clergymen. While he does address his fellow clergy at times, he also uses language and arguments that would appeal to a more general audience. For example, he frequently refers to the larger civil rights movement and the struggle for racial justice, and he uses imagery and metaphors that would resonate with a broader audience, such as the biblical reference to the Exodus. Additionally, King frequently speaks directly to the reader, using words like "you" and "your," which creates a sense of intimacy and direct engagement with an audience beyond fellow clergy.