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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 short speech.Mrs. Valenzuela touched countless lives. She reached out to her students and taught them about history. Every lesson was offered with lively insight. She reached out to her peers and made them smile. The workroom echoed with laughter when Mrs. Valenzuela was around. She reached out to her family members and gave them unconditional love.

A
intelligence.
B
personal connections.
C
professional growth.
D
sympathy.
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.

A
have a sense of humor.
B
take a firm stand.
C
ask questions.
D
feel regret.
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Anaphora is the use of a repeated word or phrase that

A
concludes a speech.
B
urges political action.
C
imitates the rhythm of poetry.
D
introduces a clause or sentence.
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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.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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