Letter From Birmingham Jail

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What is the main purpose of direct action according to Martin Luther King Jr.?

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To create a crisis that opens the door to negotiation.

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What are the steps in Dr. King's nonviolent campaign?

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1. Collection of facts 2. Negotiation 3. Direct action

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What rhetorical device is used in the phrase 'dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress'?

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Metaphor

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What does MLK believe about unjust laws?

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

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What is ethos?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.

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What is pathos?

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion.

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What is logos?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'I have a dream' in MLK's speech?

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It symbolizes hope and the vision for a racially integrated and harmonious America.

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What role did the church play in MLK's life?

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It nurtured him and influenced his moral and ethical beliefs.