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Letter from Birmingham Jail

Authored by Jodi Mello

English

11th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Letter from Birmingham Jail
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because

their actions were unwise and untimely.
their letter shows them to be extremists.
he believes them to be sincere and good.
he wants his letter to bring about change.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the basis for King’s argument against the idea that he is an outsider who came to Birmingham?

He was born in Birmingham.
He has organizational ties in Birmingham.
He has many relatives in Birmingham.
He went to college in Birmingham.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a MORATORIUM?

Release from restraint or inhibition
A temporary prohibition of an activity
A state of disorder due to lack of authority
Concerned with practical matters

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Which rhetorical strategy is featured in purple?

Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Migos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which rhetorical strategy is featured below in PINK?

Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Anaphora

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 Why was Martin Luther King arrested and put in jail?

He refused to pay income taxes. 
The U.S. President felt threatened by his actions.  
He participated in illegal fundraising.  
He instructed people to disobey unjust laws.  

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If I am cognizant of your plans, I..

know about them
have forgotten them
can't spell them
don't like them

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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