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The comparison of "the white moderate” to "the Ku Klux Klanner” contributes to the tone of

A
detachment.
B
acceptance.
C
dismay.
D
bewilderment.
E
withdrawal.
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In describing peace, the writer uses adjectives primarily to

A
juxtapose the present situation with the desired goal.
B
concede that social justice issues should be resolved through the courts.
C
emphasize that acceptance of injustice must be replaced with action for equality.
D
encourage the primary audience to continue demonstrating in the South.
E
compare the actions of the white moderate to dangerously structured dams.
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The writer uses repeated questioning primarily to

A
develop trust with the audience.
B
condemn the actions of the audience.
C
elicit an emotional response from the audience.
D
appeal to the audience’s sense of logic.
E
assess the audience’s knowledge on the topic.
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King describes many white religious leaders as being

A
supportive and friendly.
B
just and righteous.
C
brave and indignant.
D
obstructive and cowardly.
E
fearful and oppressed.
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How does the choice of the words blatant, pious, and sanctimonious reveal the author’s perspective?

A
They compare white congregations to the clergy, revealing King’s distaste for inaction.
B
These adjectives create a religious tone to reveal that King thinks white church men are good at heart.
C
They contrast the injustices African Americans have suffered with the safety of the white church, revealing King’s desire for unity.
D
These words add length to the sentence and reveal King’s desire to connect with intelligent white churchgoers.
E
The negative connotations of these words reveal King’s disdain for hypocritical religious people.
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King’s use of questioning shifts the tone from admiring to

A
content.
B
detached.
C
puzzled.
D
disappointed.
E
angry.
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Which of the following best explains why King compares the demonstrators to early Christians?

A
to emphasize that the need for change is greater than in the past
B
to illustrate the unjust treatment early Christians endured
C
to strengthen his argument with examples familiar to the primary audience
D
to model how justice was historically achieved around the world
E
to appeal to the audience’s sense of right and wrong
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King contrasts the laxity of the church with his love for the church to

A
reveal a shift in his perspective concerning his understanding of white churchgoers.
B
contrast the difference between right and wrong to reveal his anger at inaction.
C
appeal to the audience’s religious values to emphasize his comprehension of their position.
D
demonstrate his knowledge of theological differences between himself and white clergy.
E
respond to the argument that the white community acted according to their values.
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King repeats the pronoun you to establish

A
a confidential tone.
B
a sympathetic tone.
C
an accusatory tone.
D
a thoughtful tone.
E
a melancholy tone.
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King chose to include this sentence primarily to

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