Argument Technique in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
Question 1 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Read the short speech.Turn off your television, and talk to your family. You will be surprised at how much your siblings have to say. Turn off your television, and step outside. You will be surprised at how the cool air will refresh you. Turn off your television, and connect with the world around you. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Answer
o
offer criticism of the audience.
s
share memories with the audience.
i
inspire the audience to take action.
g
give hope to the audience.
Explanation
The speech repeatedly tells listeners to turn off the television and do something: talk with family, step outside, and connect with the world. It also suggests these actions will have positive results. This makes the speech an attempt to inspire the audience to take action, rather than criticize them or share memories.
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