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Which phrase in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech is an example of an allusion?

A
with its vicious racists
B
the great vaults of opportunity
C
let freedom ring from every hill
D
the solid rock of brotherhood
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entertain readersstrengthen their reasoningquote great writersprovide scientific evidence

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entertain readers
B
strengthen their reasoning
C
quote great writers
D
provide scientific evidence
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Read this line from Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech.It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note....

A
emotion.
B
character.
C
humor.
D
logic.
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Read the topic sentence, and then read the supporting evidence from the "I Have a Dream" speech.Topic Sentence: King uses words with powerful connotations to help readers understand his point of view.Evidence: "The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.”

A
According to Dr. King, there is a large storm coming because of the unfairness in the nation.
B
According to Dr. King, the United States should look forward to a bright and happy future.
C
Dr. King uses the words “whirlwinds” and “shake” to help readers understand that a dramatic change is coming to the nation.
D
Dr. King uses the words “revolt” and “continue” to help readers understand how frightening the future will be.
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personal opinionpolitical argumentsexamples from the textquotes from other readers

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personal opinion
B
political arguments
C
examples from the text
D
quotes from other readers
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Hector has written this topic sentence.Dr. King’s "I Have a Dream” speech includes many metaphors to show the suffering of Black people.

A
Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.
B
And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone.
C
The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.
D
This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the “unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
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Language is most objective when based upon

A
opinion.
B
beliefs.
C
thoughts.
D
evidence.
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Which lines in this paragraph can be used as examples of metaphor? Select 3 options.

A
great trials and tribulations
B
storms of persecution
C
winds of police brutality
D
go back to Georgia
E
this situation can and will be changed
F
let us not wallow in the valley of despair
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Read the topic sentence.Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech "I Have a Dream” has many brilliant examples of metaphorical language.

A
brilliant
B
examples
C
metaphorical
D
language
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Which techniques are used? Select 3 options.

A
humor
B
repetition
C
connotation
D
metaphor
E
personification

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