Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."In our life and death struggle for justice we have turned to the court of last resort: the American people. And the people are ruling in our favor.As a result, grape sales keep falling. We have witnessed truckloads of grapes being dumped because no one would stop to buy them. As demand drops, so do prices and profits. The growers are under tremendous economic pressure.We are winning, but there is still much hard work ahead of us. I hope that you will join our struggle.Which phrase from Chavez’s speech uses details to support his argument that the grape boycott is working?
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."My friends, Dr. King realized that the only real wealth comes from helping others.I challenge each and every one of you to be a true disciple of Dr. King, to be truly wealthy.I challenge you to carry on his work by volunteering to work for a just cause you believe in.Which theme does Chavez communicate in this passage?
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The time is now for people, of all races and backgrounds, to sound the trumpets of change. As Dr. King proclaimed, "There comes a time when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression."The strong language in this passage shows that Chavez wants people to
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently concluded an exhaustive five-year study which determined that pesticides do not improve profits and do not produce more crops.Which persuasive element does Chavez use in this passage?
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."Today we honor a wise teacher, an inspiring leader, and a true visionary, but to truly honor Dr. King we must do more than say words of praise.We must learn his lessons and put his views into practice, so that we may truly be free at last.Based on this passage, the reader can conclude that one purpose of Chavez’s speech is to
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."My friends, if we are going to end the suffering, we must use the same people power that vanquished injustice in Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham.I have seen many boycotts succeed. Dr. King showed us the way with the bus boycott, and with our first boycott, we were able to get DDT, Aldrin, and Dieldrin banned in our first contracts with grape growers.The details in this passage send the message that
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently concluded an exhaustive five-year study which determined that pesticides do not improve profits and do not produce more crops.What, then, is the effect of pesticides? Pesticides have created a legacy of pain, and misery, and death for farm workers and consumers alike.Based on the details and language in this passage, the reader can conclude that Chavez wants to
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."My friends, as we enter a new decade, it should be clear to all of us that there is an unfinished agenda, that we have miles to go before we reach the promised land.Which words in the passage show Chavez’s attempt to connect with his audience?
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."In our life and death struggle for justice we have turned to the court of last resort: the American people. And the people are ruling in our favor.As a result, grape sales keep falling. We have witnessed truckloads of grapes being dumped because no one would stop to buy them. As demand drops, so do prices and profits. The growers are under tremendous economic pressure.We are winning, but there is still much hard work ahead of us. I hope that you will join our struggle.Which sentence clearly states the purpose of Chavez’s speech?
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The crop which poses the greatest danger, and the focus of our struggle, is the table grape crop. These pesticides soak the fields, drift with the wind, pollute the water, and are eaten by unwitting consumers.The poisons are designed to kill, and pose a very real threat to consumers and farm workers alike.What is Chavez’s purpose in this passage?
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