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QuizMultiple Choice

Comparing Argument Techniques in Two Speeches

Question 7 • IC English 12 - Deering

How does Martin Luther King Jr. support his claim that racial segregation is discriminatory and unjust?

Answer
A
He refers to the idea that all men, women, and children are united in a universal brotherhood.
B
He uses facts to prove that racial segregation is occurring only in Southern states.
C
He shares his personal belief that the pursuit of happiness is left up to each individual.
D
He quotes from the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal.

Explanation

King supports his claim by appealing to the Declaration of Independence’s statement that “all men are created equal.” This founding principle makes segregation unjust because it denies equal treatment to Black Americans. The other choices either do not cite this principle or describe claims that do not establish why segregation is discriminatory.

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