Letter from Birmingham Jail

How does King introduce his purpose for writing "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

• to fulfill an organizational obligation to the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights.

• to challenge segregation laws as morally unjust.

• to respond to the call for social justice from the African American community.

• to demonstrate his commitment to direct action programs in all states.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

This question has two parts. First answer PART A, then PART B. PART A: Select one way in which King develops the central idea of recognizing unjust laws? (R.2.2)

• His claim of segregation being a sin.

• His claim on the impact an unjust law has on an individual.

• His explanation on how segregation impacts a human being

• His explanation of Supreme Court decisions supporting unjust laws.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which phrase from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• "Any law that degrades human personality is unjust."

• "Paul Tillich has said that sin is separation."

• "An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law."

• "...obey the 1954 decision of the Supreme Court, for it is morally right;"

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Rhetorical Devices - The writing (BLANK) used to (BLANK) the audience.

• passages ; entertain

• techniques ; persuade

• mysteries ; captivate

• prompts ; entertain

How does the rhetorical choice of King positioning himself as an "outsider" invited to Birmingham impact his purpose? (R.2.3)

• Undermines his credibility and connection to the local community.

• Emphasizes his neutrality and objectivity in the situation.

• Demonstrates his commitment to supporting local movements

• Adds weight to his claim that injustice transcends geographic boundaries.

What is antithesis?

• A figure of speech where a part is put for a whole. This is used in a more informal way.

• an inverted (reversed) relationship, usually a two- part phrase

• a contrast of ideas used to express opposing ideas

• None of the above.

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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

Select two reasons why King uses rhetorical questions in paragraphs 5 and 11? (R.3.4)

• To lead into his reasoning and rationale which provides information that supports the difference between just and unjust laws.

• To emphasize what the clergymen should consider when deciding upon what laws should be upheld.

• To express the thoughts and questions that are already felt by people who are currently suffering from unjust laws.

• To highlight the lack of logic within the statements made by clergymen regarding peaceful protests against unjust laws.

What is chiasmus?

• A figure of speech where a part is put for a whole. This is used in a more informal way.

• an inverted (reversed) relationship, usually a two- part phrase

• a contrast of ideas used to express opposing ideas

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Read the etymology of the word extremist: Origin: Old French extreme - outermost, greatest degree ist - one who does or makes Which is the best meaning of the word extremist as it is used by King? (V.1.2)

• die-hard

• moderate

• practical

• revolutionary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is synecdoche?

• A figure of speech where a part is put for a whole. This is used in a more informal way.

• an inverted (reversed) relationship, usually a two- part phrase

• a contrast of ideas used to express opposing ideas

• None of the above.

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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