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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "The American Dream” speech."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.”Now read the excerpt from Governor George Wallace's inaugural address.We invite the [Black] citizens of Alabama to work with us from his separate racial station . . . as we will work with him . . . to develop, to grow in individual freedom and enrichment.

A
the first suggests that life, liberty, and happiness are basic rights, while the second suggests that freedom is the only basic right.
B
the first suggests that all are born with equal rights, while the second suggests that certain citizens need to be separated in order to become equal.
C
the second suggests that Black citizens enjoy working with White citizens, while the first suggests that Black citizens cannot work with White citizens.
D
the second suggests that it is a racial group’s own responsibility to improve itself, while the first suggests that this idea is a proven fact.
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "The American Dream” speech.It is a dream of a land where men of all races, of all nationalities and of all creeds can live together as brothers.

A
Bless all the people of this great sovereign State and nation, both white and black.
B
To realize our ambitions and to bring to fruition our dreams, we as Alabamians must take cognizance of the world about us.
C
The true brotherhood of America, of respecting the separateness of others . . . and uniting in effort . . . has been so twisted and distorted.
D
In united effort we were meant to live under this government.
4

An author uses conflicting evidence in an argument to

A
show emotion.
B
use logical reasoning.
C
emphasize repetition.
D
disprove counterclaims.
5

What is used to support an opposing argument?

A
details
B
counterclaims
C
thesis statements
D
relevant facts
7

Read Goverrnor George Wallace’s statement.and I say . . . segregation now . . . segregation tomorrow . . . segregation forever.

A
a counterclaim that disproves facts
B
a quotation from a historical figure
C
an appeal to emotion
D
the use of repetition
8

Hector wrote a speech about segregation that appealed to emotion, and Emma wrote a speech about segregation that included metaphors.Based on this scenario, which speech is likely to be more effective?

A
Hector's speech is more effective because it uses rhetoric.
B
Emma's speech is more effective because it includes figurative language.
C
Hector's speech is more effective because it states the topic.
D
Emma's speech is more effective because it is about segregation.
9

How does Martin Luther King Jr. support his claim that racial segregation is discriminatory and unjust?

A
He refers to the idea that all men, women, and children are united in a universal brotherhood.
B
He uses facts to prove that racial segregation is occurring only in Southern states.
C
He shares his personal belief that the pursuit of happiness is left up to each individual.
D
He quotes from the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal.
10

Read the claim.Segregation allows for separate but equal status of people.

A
States cannot disobey federal laws against segregation.
B
The American dream is to have a world of peace and goodwill.
C
People cannot be equal if they are separated in public places.
D
Involuntary segregation does not respect the rights of individuals.

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