🚩 9 Lit_CW_MLK Quiz_3.1

The emotional connotation of "shameful" helps King express his

• indecision.

• hopefulness.

• spirituality.

• outrage.

King uses the "check” and "promissory note” metaphors to

• teach a lesson about financial responsibility.

• illustrate the idea of demanding what one is due.

• provide information about American economics.

• suggest ways to pursue the American dream.

King uses repetition of the phrase "we refuse" to emphasize the need to

• have a sense of humor.

• take a firm stand.

• ask questions.

• feel regret.

How does the repeated phrase support King’s message?

• by emphasizing that time has passed without social progress

• by suggesting that freedom will come eventually without effort

• by insisting that people cooperate to achieve a common goal

• by hinting that all Americans should strive for material wealth

Which are examples of metaphors in this excerpt of King’s speech? Select 2 options

• “the life of the Negro”

• “chains of discrimination”

• “lonely island of poverty”

• “one hundred years later”

King’s use of repetition in the excerpt stresses his

• desire for political power.

• deep religious faith.

• plea for peaceful action.

• physical strength.

In literature, ​ (a)   ​ is a reference in one text to another well-known text, person, event, or thing.

• an allusion
• a metaphor
• repetition
• oxymoron

The author includes an allusion to allow readers to

• recall a familiar text.

• consider famous veterans.

• think of armed service professions.

• remember the fifty states and their capitals.

The most likely reason King uses allusions in this part of his speech is to

• share his knowledge of American geography.

• compare Northern and Southern destinations.

• remind listeners about small-town accountability.

• encourage listeners to envision freedom everywhere.

King repeats the phrase “I have a dream” throughout the end of his speech.

What is the emotional connotation of “dream” as used in his speech?

• a feeling of fatigue and exhaustion

• a feeling of hopelessness and impossibility

• a feeling of hopefulness and possibility