Unit III Test #1: "Dream" & "Letter"

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What is the 4-step process of a nonviolent campaign?

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1. Collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist 2. Negotiation 3. Self-purification 4. Direct action

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What is the significance of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in Dr. King's speech?

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They guarantee certain rights to all Americans.

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What rhetorical appeal is used in the phrase 'We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality'?

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Pathos, as it appeals to the audience's emotions.

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Why did MLK, Jr. consider laws imposed on minorities without their participation as unjust?

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Because it means they have no voice politically.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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Provide an example of an allusion from 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'.

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'We should never forget that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany was “legal” and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary was “illegal.”'

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What does 'self-purification' mean in the context of a nonviolent campaign?

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It refers to the process of preparing oneself mentally and emotionally for the challenges of nonviolent protest.

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What is the purpose of negotiation in a nonviolent campaign?

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To seek a resolution or compromise before resorting to direct action.

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Define 'pathos'.

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A rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions.

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Define 'ethos'.

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A rhetorical appeal based on the credibility or character of the speaker.