HMH Unit 2 Lesson 1 "I Have A Dream"

"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children."  The predominant rhetorical device used her is...

• simile
• alliteration
• anaphora
• extended metaphor

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"...and we will not be satisfied until 'justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.'"  What rhetorical device is stated here?

• metaphor
• simile
• allusion
• parallelism

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The main focus of Dr. King’s speech is

• getting more money for America’s black population

• convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility

• celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
• ending segregation and racial injustice in America

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The overall tone of King's speech is

• angry
• depressing
• inspiring and hopeful
• argumentative

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 “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Based on this statement, how does King feel about the future of America?

• scared
• angry
• hopeful
• sad

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Where did he give the "I Have a Dream Speech"?

• Dallas, Tx
• Richmond, Va
• New York, NY
• Washington, DC

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What are some rhetorical devices used in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• repetition, parallelism, allusion, metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

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How does Martin Luther King Jr. use repetition in the speech?

• By repeating key phrases and ideas

• By emphasizing the importance of repetition in speeches.

• By using different rhetorical devices.

• By repeating random words and phrases.

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How does Martin Luther King Jr. appeal to logos in the speech?

• By using logical reasoning and evidence to support his arguments.

• By relying on religious and moral principles.

• By using rhetorical devices and persuasive language.

• By appealing to emotions and personal experiences.

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How does Martin Luther King Jr. appeal to ethos in the speech?

• By establishing his credibility and moral character through personal experiences and references to respected figures and institutions.

• By using humor and wit to engage the audience and make his message more memorable.

• By presenting logical arguments and evidence to support his claims.

• By using emotional language and appeals to the audience's values and beliefs.

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