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Question 7 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Which phrase from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I have a Dream” speech contains the strongest emotional connotations?

Answer
A
“the greatest demonstration for freedom”
B
“seared in the flames of withering injustice”
C
“signed the Emancipation Proclamation”
D
“I am happy to join with you today”

Explanation

“Seared in the flames of withering injustice” uses vivid, painful imagery that strongly appeals to emotion. The words “seared” and “flames” suggest suffering, making this phrase more emotionally charged than the others.

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