
What do you already know about Martin Luther King?

Have you ever been treated differently for any reason? How did it make you feel? Write a short paragraph describing what happened and how you reacted.


What is King's CLAIM? Look closely at paragraphs 3 - 5 for evidence that supports his claim.
Look closely at paragraph 7. How does King use extreme/absolute language? Please cite specific examples from the speech.

Which Rhetorical Devices does King utilize in Paragraphs 11 - 15

What is Dr. King quoting in paragraph 15?

1. Martin Luther King Jr.’s main purpose in “I Have a Dream” is to —
default | desolate | degenerate | inextricably | redemptive | |
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1. That story will always be ________________________ linked with childhood experience. | |||||
2. If you ____________________ on a loan, your personal credit rating will be affected. | |||||
3. The moors are wide and ___________________ , far from the noisy streets of London. | |||||
4. Calm music is __________________________ , freeing my soul from worry. | |||||
5. Our talk will _____________________ into a fight if we don’t find common ground. |
In paragraph 5, King uses the extended metaphor of a check to —
How does King appeal to the emotions of his audience?