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Which words does Martin Luther King, Jr. include in his "I Have a Dream” speech to highlight the limitations of segregation? Select 3 options.“crippled”“opportunity”“poverty”“democracy”“racial injustice”“hallowed spot”

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“crippled”
B
“opportunity”
C
“poverty”
D
“democracy”
E
“racial injustice”
F
“hallowed spot”
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Which phrase from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contains the strongest emotional connotations?

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“the long night of their captivity”
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“one hundred years later”
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“the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty”
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“and so we've come here today to dramatize”
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Why does King repeat the phrase "we can never be satisfied”? Select 3 options.

A
to inspire listeners
B
to demand action
C
to explain racial differences
D
to show negativity
E
to rally emotional support
F
to accept current treatment
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California.But not only that: Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee.Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi.From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

A
share his knowledge of American geography.
B
compare Northern and Southern destinations.
C
remind listeners about small-town accountability.
D
encourage listeners to envision freedom everywhere.
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Anaphora is the use of a repeated word or phrase that

A
concludes a speech.
B
urges political action.
C
imitates the rhythm of poetry.
D
introduces a clause or sentence.
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Anaphora is the use of a repeated word or phrase that

A
concludes a speech.
B
urges political action.
C
imitates the rhythm of poetry.
D
introduces a clause or sentence.
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Read the short speech.Household chores are rarely exciting. Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse. Few people smile at the prospect of mopping. However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation. Young children who help in the kitchen gain confidence preparing food. When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills. These experiences provide support for future independence and success.

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“Household chores are rarely exciting.”
B
“Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse.”
C
“However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation.”
D
“When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills.”
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.

A
desire for political power.
B
deep religious faith.
C
plea for peaceful action.
D
physical strength.
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Which are examples of metaphors in this excerpt of King’s speech? Select 4 options.

A
“the life of the Negro”
B
“manacles of segregation”
C
“chains of discrimination”
D
“one hundred years later”
E
“lonely island of poverty”
F
“ocean of material prosperity”
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Read the short speech.Turn off your television, and talk to your family. You will be surprised at how much your siblings have to say. Turn off your television, and step outside. You will be surprised at how the cool air will refresh you. Turn off your television, and connect with the world around you. Your efforts will be rewarded.

A
offer criticism of the audience.
B
share memories with the audience.
C
inspire the audience to take action.
D
give hope to the audience.
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Read the short speech.Mrs. Valenzuela touched countless lives. She reached out to her students and taught them about history. Every lesson was offered with lively insight. She reached out to her peers and made them smile. The workroom echoed with laughter when Mrs. Valenzuela was around. She reached out to her family members and gave them unconditional love.

A
intelligence.
B
personal connections.
C
professional growth.
D
sympathy.

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