What is the effect and purpose of the man using prayer as he engages in a debate with the police officer? consider the man's audience as well as the presence of cameras and journalists

The man uses the cameras as a practical tool to call the attention of television viewers nationwide, so people will realize how white officers mistreat Black Americans in their fight against white oppressors, thereby, preventing the policemen from using physical force.

Explanation:

This is an old technique implemented by Dr. Martin Luther King back in the 60's, when he fought for civil rights. Through this he would use the mass media to show Americans, that Civil Rights Movements is not a violent movement.

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hmm, sadly there is no dialogue. there is no place in the story where he is talking to anyone. it's more of just describing what he eats and where he sleeps. you have to become anne frank, give details of where you are, what other folks look like, how the environment is. have a little bit of dialogue tell of what people are specifically saying. anne frank talked about her entire household including the people, the objects, the lighting, the food they ate, and even the smell in the air. there has to be more to your diary entries, the whole story in its current state is only about peter van daan, the food, the sounds, and where he sleeps. also he seems to be writing only once a year yet more than that happened from day to day. for a friend, i can you write it out, if you want.