I Have a Dream Speech

When did Martin Luther King Jr deliver his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• August 28, 1962

• August 28, 1963

• August 28, 1964

• August 28, 1965

In his speech, what does Martin Luther King Jr dream that one day the state of Mississippi will transform into?

• A state of despair

• An oasis of freedom and justice

• A land of inequality

• A place of historical remembrance

What is the dream that Martin Luther King Jr has for the state of Alabama?

• That it will maintain its traditional values

• That it will become a leading economic power

• That little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers

• That it will become an independent nation

According to Martin Luther King Jr's speech, what will be made straight and all flesh shall see it together?

• The path of righteousness

• The crooked places

• The roads of America

• The history of mankind

What is the main theme of the repeated phrase 'let freedom ring' from various locations across the United States?

• The desire for economic prosperity

• The call for environmental protection

• The demand for technological advancement

• The aspiration for equality and freedom across the nation

King takes the phrase “let freedom ring” from the patriotic song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Why is this important? How does he expand on this phrase?

• King uses the phrase 'let freedom ring' to promote violence and chaos, inciting unrest in society.

• King takes the phrase 'let freedom ring' from a children's nursery rhyme, diminishing its significance.

• King uses the phrase 'let freedom ring' to advocate for segregation and discrimination, contradicting his message of unity.

• King uses the phrase 'let freedom ring' to emphasize the importance of unity and patriotism, calling for action towards achieving true freedom and equality for all.

Do you think that King’s dream has been fulfilled? Explain your response

What is an example of repetition in the 'I Have A Dream' speech?

• The repetition of the phrase 'I have a dream'

• The repetition of the phrase 'I have a goal'

• The repetition of the phrase 'I have a nightmare'

• The repetition of the phrase 'I have a wish'

Identify a parallelism used in the 'I Have A Dream' speech.

• Repetition of the phrase 'I have a nightmare'

• Repetition of the phrase 'I have a plan'

• Use of simile to compare freedom to a bird in a cage

• Repetition of the phrase 'I have a dream'

What effect does the repetition of 'I have a dream' have on the overall message of the speech?

• It diminishes the importance of the speaker's vision

• It highlights the speaker's pessimism and despair

• It creates confusion and lack of clarity

• It emphasizes the speaker's vision and hope for the future.