I Have a Dream Vocabulary

The word "freedom" is frequently used in the speech. What is its meaning in this context?

• The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

• The state of being under the control of another person

• The process of making laws and regulations

• The act of following orders without question

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word "emancipation" mean as used in the context of the speech?

• The act of being employed

• The process of being moved to a new place

• The fact of being released from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation

• The state of being educated

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word 'justice' mean in the context of the speech?

• A) The quality of being fair and reasonable

• B) The act of punishing someone for a crime

• C) The process of making laws

• D) The state of being wealthy

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the speech, what does the term 'dream' symbolize?

• A) A series of thoughts during sleep

• B) A cherished aspiration or ideal

• C) A fictional story

• D) A scientific theory

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of 'oppression' as used in the speech?

• A) The state of being free

• B) Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment

• C) The act of helping others

• D) A peaceful protest

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How is the word 'equality' used in the speech?

• A) The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities

• B) The process of dividing resources

• C) The act of competing with others

• D) The state of being different

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'segregation' refer to in the context of the speech?

• A) The action of setting someone or something apart from others

• B) The process of integrating different groups

• C) The act of celebrating diversity

• D) The state of being united

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the speech, what does 'brotherhood' mean?

• A) A relationship between brothers

• B) An association or community of people linked by a common interest

• C) A competitive rivalry

• D) A legal partnership

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the word 'liberty' in the speech?

• A) The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions

• B) The act of obeying rules

• C) The process of making decisions

• D) The state of being employed

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the term 'discrimination' mean as used in the speech?

• A) The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people

• B) The act of making careful distinctions

• C) The process of learning new skills

• D) The state of being informed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3