Transitions
I can't help you with your homework because I am not very good at geometry. __________, I know someone who can.
however
but
What type of literary device is "quicksands of racial injustice"?
metaphor, analogy
Why was MLK in jail when writing this letter?
What color was Malcolm X's hair?
Reddish
What are persuasive/rhetorical appeals/strategies?
they are strategies to make one's argument more effective
___________ it was raining, I still walked to school.
Although
Even though
What is MLK's dream?
That black Americans- all americans- can be treated with equality and have freedom.
Why did MLK write "The Letter From Birmingham Jail"?
to respond to white clergymen who criticized his marches/peaceful protests
Malcolm X used to be part of this group
The Nation of Islam
what is pathos?
emotional appeal
______________ of the weather, the football game will be played tomorrow.
Regardless
Why do you think MLK mentions the Constitution and Declaration of Independence in his speech?
To show how the country was founded upon equality for all, but it has not practiced it in reality (by enslaving, segregating, oppressing black Americans).
How does MLK defend the peaceful protests?
-He says that they tried negotiating but that didn't work
-He says that there is no other way for black Americans to get their freedom
How were MLK and Malcolm X depicted as opposites?
-MLK was regarded as a peaceful hero, and Malcolm was regarded as violent/incendiary
What is logos?
logical appeal
Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising; ______________, Chris sits on his couch all day playing video games.
on the other hand
on the contrary
The language in the following line is an example of what? "With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day. "
Parallelism
In defending his civil disobedience, MLK says "I have tried to stand between these two forces, saying that we need emulate neither the “do nothingism” of the complacent nor the hatred and despair of the black nationalist." What does he mean?
He says that not doing anything/going with the flow is not good enough, and acting with hate/'violence' is not good either.
How were MLK and Malcolm similar?
they both had the same goals: racial equality and justice
What type of appeal is this?
"If George Washington didn’t get independence for this country non-violently, and if Patrick Henry didn’t come up with a non-violent statement, and you taught me to look upon them as patriots and heroes, then it’s time for you to realize that I have studied your books well. . . ."
logos, logic, reason
______ of her good grades, Rebecca did not get accepted to Stanford.
Despite
In spite of
What is the effect of parallelism?
-rhythm and balance
-strengthens connections between ideas
What are examples of civil disobedience?
-peaceful protesting
-marches
-sit-ins
-boycotts
How does this quote show Malcolm X's criticism towards the civil rights/civil disobedience movement?
"If George Washington didn’t get independence for this country non-violently, and if Patrick Henry didn’t come up with a non-violent statement, and you taught me to look upon them as patriots and heroes, then it’s time for you to realize that I have studied your books well. . . ."
He means that in the past, freedom and equality was won through violence and that he, and other black americans understand this fact. He is hinting that if equality and freedom isn't granted, and civil disobedience doesn't work, then black Americans will have to fight for it.
What type of appeal is this?
"“We have waited for more than 340 years for our constitutional and God given rights…………. when you have seen vicious mobs lynch your mothers and fathers at will and drown your sisters and brothers at whim; when you have seen hate filled policemen curse, kick and even kill your black brothers and sisters; when you see the vast majority of your twenty million Negro brothers smothering in an airtight cage of poverty in the midst of an affluent society.....then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait."
pathos, emotional