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Argument Technique in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (Continued)

Question 10 • EF English 12 - 1st 9 Weeks (New)

Which phrase in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech is an example of an allusion?

Answer
A
with its vicious racists
B
the great vaults of opportunity
C
let freedom ring from every hill
D
the solid rock of brotherhood

Explanation

“Let freedom ring from every hill” alludes to the patriotic song “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” which includes the line “Let freedom ring.” An allusion is a reference to another well-known work or idea. The other phrases use imagery or metaphor but do not clearly refer to that song.

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