King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they

believed in civil disobedience.

did not negotiate with enemies.

What does King mean in lines 37–38 when he says, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”?

Everyone is affected when one person is hurt.

All citizens are equally threatened by justice.

Discrimination does not exist in rural areas.

All laws are unfair and should be ignored.

According to King, the purpose of direct nonviolent action is to

create tension so that people have to confront an issue.

end the bombings of homes and churches.

halt the activities of both merchants and consumers.

draw the sympathy of the religious community and moderate whites.

The main focus of Dr. King’s speech is

ending segregation and racial injustice in America

getting more money for America’s black population

convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility

celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

In line 210, King alludes to Paul Tillich’s opinion that “sin is separation” to

strengthen his moral argument against segregation.

identify a supporter who strengthens his credibility.

illustrate his counterargument against the white moderate

provide an example of direct nonviolent action.

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Authored by Melissa Poff

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8th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

What is an allusion?

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

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

What is a MORATORIUM?

Which rhetorical strategy is featured in purple?

Which rhetorical strategy is featured below in PINK?

If I am cognizant of your plans, I..

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

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

King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they

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