MLK I Have A Dream

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What is the main topic of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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The main topic is the fight against segregation and racial injustice in America.

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What analogy does Dr. King use to illustrate America's broken promise to citizens of color?

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A promissory note--a check that has come back marked 'insufficient funds'.

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What is the main purpose of the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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To inspire people to strive for equality and justice.

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How many years after the Emancipation Proclamation did the 'I Have a Dream' speech take place?

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100 years.

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What emotional appeal does Dr. King primarily use in his speech?

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He appeals to his listeners' desire for a better future.

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What historical event does the 'I Have a Dream' speech commemorate?

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The anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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What does Dr. King envision for the future in his speech?

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A future where people are judged by their character, not the color of their skin.

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What rhetorical device is prominently used in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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Repetition, particularly the phrase 'I have a dream'.

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What impact did the 'I Have a Dream' speech have on the Civil Rights Movement?

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It galvanized support for civil rights and inspired many to join the movement.

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What is the significance of the location where Dr. King delivered his speech?

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It was delivered at the Lincoln Memorial, symbolizing the fight for freedom and equality.

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