Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech. But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice : In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. Which statement best describes King’s "palace” metaphor?
Answer
A
The illustration encourages listeners acquire material wealth.
B
The illustration encourages Americans to run for political office.
C
The image shows the need for a strong central government.
D
The image shows the impressive potential of a just society.
Explanation
The “palace of justice” represents the just society that people are approaching as they seek equal rights. Calling its threshold “warm” suggests that this society is inviting and full of promise. The metaphor is about the potential of justice, not government power, material wealth, or holding political office.
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