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I Have a DREAM - Argument & Rhetoric
By Heather Sanders
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Question 1
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What do you already know about Martin Luther King?
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Question 2
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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.
Be aware of any RHETORICAL DEVICES as you read King's speech. It is recommended that you take note of REPETITION, PARALLELISM, and EXTENDED METAPHOR.
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What is King's CLAIM? Look closely at paragraphs 3 - 5 for evidence that supports his claim.
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Question 5
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Look closely at paragraph 7. How does King use extreme/absolute language? Please cite specific examples from the speech.
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Question 6
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Which Rhetorical Devices does King utilize in Paragraphs 11 - 15
Parallelism
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Question 7
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What is Dr. King quoting in paragraph 15?
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Question 3
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Juxtaposition
Red Herring
Repetition
Question 8
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1. Martin Luther King Jr.’s main purpose in “I Have a Dream” is to —
A. celebrate the end of slavery and oppression of African Americans
B. urge all people to peacefully work together for racial equality
C. give a lecture about the Emancipation Proclamation
D. describe his dreams and interpret them for his audience
Question 9
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In paragraph 5, King uses the extended metaphor of a check to —
A. persuade demonstrators that they should avoid banks
B. give an example of poverty in his community
C. explain that America must keep its promise of freedom for all people
D. ask the government to provide more financial assistance
Question 10
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How does King appeal to the emotions of his audience?
A. He tells a story from the Christian Bible.
B. He uses repetition and parallelism to create rhythm.
C. He uses complicated, unfamiliar vocabulary.
D. He interprets the Declaration of Independence.
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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.
