Letter From Birmingham Jail

Letter From Birmingham Jail

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English

9th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What counterargument does Dr. King present to the advice to wait?

Back

African Americans already have waited for more than 340 years.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a moratorium?

Back

A temporary stoppage.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase, "I say this as a minister of the gospel, who loves the church; who was nurtured in its bosom;..."?

Back

Personification.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does MLK believe about breaking the law?

Back

If a law is deemed unjust, then it must be broken.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To whom is the Letter from Birmingham Jail addressed?

Back

Ministers who criticized King's efforts.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of the Letter from Birmingham Jail?

Back

To defend the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Dr. King mean by 'just' and 'unjust' laws?

Back

Just laws align with moral law; unjust laws are out of harmony with moral law.

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