AnswersEF English 12 - 1st 9 Weeks NewArgument Technique in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech

Argument Technique in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.

A
The image shows the impressive potential of a just society.
B
The image shows the need for a strong central government.
C
The illustration encourages Americans to run for political office.
D
The illustration encourages listeners acquire material wealth.
2
Free Preview

Read the short speech.Turn off your television, and talk to your family. You will be surprised at how much your siblings have to say. Turn off your television, and step outside. You will be surprised at how the cool air will refresh you. Turn off your television, and connect with the world around you. Your efforts will be rewarded.

A
offer criticism of the audience.
B
share memories with the audience.
C
inspire the audience to take action.
D
give hope to the audience.
3

Which phrase from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contains the strongest emotional connotations?

A
“the long night of their captivity”
B
“one hundred years later”
C
“the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty”
D
“and so we've come here today to dramatize”
4

Which phrases from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contain strong emotional connotations? Select 3 options.“in a sense”“sweltering with the heat of oppression”“an oasis of freedom”“vicious racists”“there is something”

A
“in a sense”
B
“sweltering with the heat of oppression”
C
“an oasis of freedom”
D
“vicious racists”
E
“there is something”

Did you find these answers helpful?