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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing Coherent Sentences

Question 23 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which phrases from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech contain strong emotional connotations? Select 3 options.“in a sense”“sweltering with the heat of oppression”“an oasis of freedom”“vicious racists”“there is something”

Answer
A
“in a sense”
B
“sweltering with the heat of oppression”
C
“an oasis of freedom”
D
“vicious racists”
E
“there is something”

Explanation

“Sweltering with the heat of oppression” uses vivid, painful imagery to convey suffering. “An oasis of freedom” evokes relief and hope, while “vicious racists” strongly condemns people who uphold racism. By contrast, “in a sense” and “there is something” are comparatively neutral phrases.

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