I Have A Dream

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What main problem does Martin Luther King Jr. address in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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African Americans still do not have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Which of the following is NOT part of King's vision of the future?

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Police brutality.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Which phrase does King NOT repeat in his speech?

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'Always march ahead'.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What are the main ideas of King's speech in order?

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The Problem - His People - The Dream for All.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the significance of the phrase 'I have a dream'?

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It represents King's vision for a future where all people are treated equally.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Define metaphor.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does King mean by 'Let freedom ring'?

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He calls for freedom and equality to be realized across the nation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What historical context is important for understanding the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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The Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What literary device is used when King repeats phrases?

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Repetition, which emphasizes key ideas and makes the speech more memorable.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3