The American Dream

Ethos is the appeal to ____. 

• logic
• emotions
• ethics/morals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos is the appeal to ___.

• emotions
• ethics/morals
• logic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Logos is the appeal to the ___. 

• emotions
• logic
• ethics/morals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In "The American Dream," what historic document does King quote to describe the essence of the American dream?

• The Constitution of the United States
• The Declaration of Independence
• the Emancipation Proclamation
• The Mayflower Compact

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The American Dream," what idea does Dr. King see as fundamental to the American dream?

• Every person has a right to a job
• Each person should live in America
• All people have equal rights
• All people should have the right to vote

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The American Dream," why does Dr. King believe America is "essentially a dream"?

• because it lacks logic
• because it fulfills all of our wishes
• because it is not yet what it should be 
• because it is a fantasy that will never be real

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these is an example of figurative language that King uses in "The American Dream" to create a memorable, vivid image?

• "Each individual has certain basic rights"
• "The clock of destiny is ticking out"
• "All of us must develop a world perspective"
• "This is the kind of world in which we live"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The American Dream," what does King say America must change to remain a "first-class nation"?

• America must no longer have politicians
• America must no longer have ambitions
• America must no longer have second-class citizens
• America must no longer have third-class travel.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The American Dream," what does King say will make the American dream come true?

• making speeches
• learning about other cultures
• inventing more high-tech solutions
• thinking of people as brothers

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The American Dream," what does King say he fears will happen if Americans do not choose to live together peacefully?

• We will be forced to go to war
• We will perish as fools
• Many people will leave the country
• Neighborhoods will disappear

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3