Exploring the Craft of 'I Have A Dream'

In which year was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?

• 1962

• 1965

• 1964

• 1963

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which document did Martin Luther King allude to at the beginning of his speech?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary rhetorical device used in the opening line of the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Personification

• Allusion

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which rhetorical device is characterized by the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences?

• Metaphor

• Anaphora

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

What musical feature is prominently used in the 'I Have a Dream' speech to enhance its rhythm?

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Martin Luther King compare the promises of American foundational documents to?

• A bad check

• An empty promise

• A blank check

• A fulfilled promise

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which season does King use to symbolize relief and hope in his speech?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Martin Luther King's speech style compare to Donald Trump's, as discussed in the video?

• Less effective

• Less emotional

• More complex

• More simplistic

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of using both simple and poetic language in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Enhances memorability

• Confuses the audience

• Reduces clarity

• Limits understanding

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What ultimate vision does Martin Luther King express towards the end of his speech?

• Economic prosperity

• Racial equality and unity

• Technological advancement

• Political dominance

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3