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In paragraph 3, King uses the phrase "we still creep at horse-and-buggy pace” primarily to

compare the clergy’s solutions to archaic laws.

appeal to the audience’s desire to be progressive thinkers.

establish his credibility as a minister of all people.

emphasize the point that the United States is living in the past.

introduce his argument that demonstrations are the future.

King repeatedly uses the word wait primarily to

call on demonstrators to halt further demonstrations.

denounce the segregation laws of Birmingham.

encourage segregationists to cease violent acts against demonstrators.

acknowledge that changes to laws require time and patience.

refute the claim that the demonstrations are untimely.

King repeatedly uses harsh descriptive words like curse, kick, and kill primarily to

denigrate his critics.

establish credibility.

elicit empathy and anger.

incite people to violent action.

assume a superior position of authority.

In a personal anecdote, King refers to "your tongue twisted and your speech stammering” largely to

demonstrate the nonsensical purpose of discriminatory laws.

show the ineffectiveness of nonviolent action and negotiation.

convey the mental and physical suffering caused by segregation.

introduce the claim that the courts lack enough will and power.

draw on the experience of marginalized people in other countries.

King uses vivid imagery in paragraph 3 primarily to

demonstrate the nonsensical purpose of discriminatory laws.

convey the mental and physical suffering caused by segregation.

introduce the claim that the courts lack enough will and power.

draw on the experience of marginalized people in other countries.

establish the exigence associated with publishing the letter publicly.

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