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

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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”
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.

A
desire for political power.
B
deep religious faith.
C
plea for peaceful action.
D
physical strength.
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Which words does Martin Luther King, Jr. include in his "I Have a Dream” speech to highlight the limitations of segregation? Select 3 options.“crippled”“opportunity”“poverty”“democracy”“racial injustice”“hallowed spot”

A
“crippled”
B
“opportunity”
C
“poverty”
D
“democracy”
E
“racial injustice”
F
“hallowed spot”
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Why does King repeat the phrase "we can never be satisfied”? Select 3 options.

A
to inspire listeners
B
to demand action
C
to explain racial differences
D
to show negativity
E
to rally emotional support
F
to accept current treatment
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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.

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