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Which are examples of metaphors in this excerpt of King’s speech? Select 4 options.

A
“the life of the Negro”
B
“manacles of segregation”
C
“chains of discrimination”
D
“one hundred years later”
E
“lonely island of poverty”
F
“ocean of material prosperity”
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.

A
The image shows the impressive potential of a just society.
B
The image shows the need for a strong central government.
C
The illustration encourages Americans to run for political office.
D
The illustration encourages listeners acquire material wealth.
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Which words does Martin Luther King, Jr. include in his "I Have a Dream” speech to highlight the limitations of segregation? Select 3 options.“crippled”“opportunity”“poverty”“democracy”“racial injustice”“hallowed spot”

A
“crippled”
B
“opportunity”
C
“poverty”
D
“democracy”
E
“racial injustice”
F
“hallowed spot”
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Which phrases from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contain strong emotional connotations? Select 3 options.“in a sense”“sweltering with the heat of oppression”“an oasis of freedom”“vicious racists”“there is something”

A
“in a sense”
B
“sweltering with the heat of oppression”
C
“an oasis of freedom”
D
“vicious racists”
E
“there is something”
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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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