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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Disobedience

Question 8 • DRHS American Literature and Composition

What is King’s rebuttal to this counterclaim?

Answer
A
He admits that he is not afraid of tension between opposing groups.
B
He claims that violent tension is necessary for growth.
C
He explains that dramatizing the issue will bring about real negotiations.

Explanation

King argues that nonviolent direct action creates a crisis and constructive tension that forces a community to confront an issue it has tried to ignore. This pressure is meant to lead to negotiation, rather than violence or conflict for its own sake. So the best choice is that dramatizing the issue will bring about real negotiations.

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