Letter from Birmingham Jail

What is an allusion?

• something you see out of focus
• something that is seen but not real
• a reference to something else
• an exaggeration of principal

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.

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.

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

Which rhetorical strategy is featured in purple?

• Pathos
• Ethos
• Logos
• Migos

Which rhetorical strategy is featured below in PINK?

• Pathos
• Ethos
• Logos
• Anaphora

If I am cognizant of your plans, I..

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

King uses the evidence that other nations are gaining political independence to argue against

• inhumane treatment.
• violent protests.
• waiting for freedom.
• asking for compromise.

Towards the end of his letter, King worries that he has been

• too assertive
• too long-winded
• too silly
• too patient

King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they

• died fighting for their cause.
• did not submit to unjust laws.
• believed in civil disobedience.
• did not negotiate with enemies.