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

Question 1

What are examples of metaphors in this passage from King’s speech? Check all that apply.

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“desolate valley of segregation”; “sunlit path of racial justice”; “quicksands of racial injustice”; “solid rock of brotherhood”

Question 2

King includes this allusion to help convey .

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his dream of an equal society

Question 3

This allusion supports King’s purpose of .

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inspiring hope in people

Question 4

Read the passage, and then complete the statements.

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In this passage, King alludes to .: his dream of an equal society; King includes this allusion to help convey .: inspiring hope in people

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