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Repeating an grammatical form or the way phrases are worded such as "manacles of segregation" and "chains of discrimination" is an example of what rhetorical device?
repetition
prepositional phrase
parallel structure (parallelism)
analogy
Why is the location of King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech significant?
The Washington Mall has plenty of room for everyone there.
The steps provided a natural platform, so he could be seen by the crowd.
Lincoln is referenced in the speech, and he is a hero to the African-Americans in the crowd.
It was convenient, but not necessarily significant in any way.
As the speech comes to a close, Dr. King makes a significant change in his tone. Which tone words best describe that change in tone from the beginning of the speech to the end.
from lighthearted to serious
from defiant to righteous
from serious to uplifting and hopeful
from confident to aggrieved
At the end of the speech King lists states from across the country. Then, he lists Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. What was his purpose in listing those states in particular to "Let Freedom Ring?"
Many in the audience were from Mississippi, itself.
He didn't want to offend Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio by saying they wouldn't let freedom ring.
Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi have more mountains.
Those states were examples of those states that practiced segregation.
Using the words, dark and desolate valley, high plane of dignity and discipline... are examples of what literary aspect?
allusion
alliteration
rhetorical question
repetition
In paragraph 9, King states, "When will you be satisfied?" What rhetorical device is being used?
allusion
alliteration
rhetorical question
repetition
In paragraph two, King makes this statement, "This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope..." This is an example of what?
repetition
rhetorical question
alliteration
metaphor
In paragraph two, King states, "Five score years ago..." what type of rhetorical or literary device is this?
allusion
repetition
metaphor
rhetorical question
In paragraph three, King states, "On hundred years later... One hundred years later... One hundred years later..." and then in paragraph five, King states, " Now is the time... Now is the time... Now is the time..." What rhetorical and literary device is being used?
allusion and repetition
repetition and parallel structure
parallel structure and allusion
metaphor and parallel structure
In paragraph five, King compares the struggle for freedom to cashing a check marked "insufficient funds" what literary device is he using?
Hyperbole
antithesis
analogy
simile
In paragraph nine, King states, " ... we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
analogy
simile
repetition
metaphor
Using phrases like "insufficient funds" and "every valley shall be filled...the rough places made plain" are examples of what type of rhetorical device?
aphorism
antithesis
analogy
metaphor
In paragraph sixteen, King states, "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died..." this is an example of a(n)
allusion
analogy
parallel structure
rhetorical question
A reference to a well-known literary work, religious writings, mythology, etc. is called a(n)
alliteration
analogy
hyperbole
allusion
Dr. King is introduced to the crowd as the moral leader of the nation.
ethos
logos
pathos
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
ethos
logos
pathos
When was the "I Have a Dream" speech given?
August, 1973
August, 1963
August, 1969
August, 1953
Where was the speech given?
New York City
Detroit
Washington, DC
Richmond
Why was the "I Have a Dream" speech given?
To end segregation in the nation's schools
To call attention to civil rights for all people
To have people vote for better candidates
To encourage everyone to be educated
What was Martin Luther King, Jr's occupation in life?
He was a teacher.
He was a preacher.
He was a lawyer.
He was a shop owner.
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