I Have a Dream

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What does MLK warn against in paragraph 8 of 'I Have a Dream'?

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MLK warns against degenerating into physical violence during protests.

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What imagery does MLK use in paragraph 7 to convey his message?

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MLK uses the imagery of a 'sweltering summer' and an 'invigorating autumn' to symbolize the uncomfortable past and the hope for a new beginning.

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What is the main focus of Dr. King's speech?

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The main focus is ending segregation and racial injustice in America.

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What rhetorical device is used in the phrase 'justice rolls down like waters'?

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The rhetorical device used is a simile.

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What is the overall tone of King's speech?

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The overall tone is inspiring and hopeful.

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Define 'simile' in the context of rhetorical devices.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the phrase 'justice rolls down like waters' imply about justice?

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It implies that justice should flow freely and abundantly, similar to water.

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How does MLK use imagery to contrast past and future in his speech?

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He contrasts the discomfort of a 'sweltering summer' with the hope and energy of an 'invigorating autumn'.

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What historical event does Dr. King's speech commemorate?

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The speech commemorates the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'the time is now' in MLK's speech?

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It emphasizes the urgency of the civil rights movement and the need for immediate action.