I Have a Dream Ethos Pathos and Logos
In Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, when he refers to the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence, he is primarily appealing to:
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. All of the above
Logos
Double Points
What role does repetition play in Martin Luther King's speech?
A. To emphasize key points and create a memorable impact
B. To confuse the audience with redundant information
C. To provide evidence and support for his claims
D. To demonstrate his knowledge of rhetorical devices
To emphasize key points and create a memorable impact
What historical event serves as the backdrop for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech?
A. The Civil War
B. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
C. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
D. The Emancipation Proclamation
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
FIVE TIMES THE POINTS (sooooo... 500)
What does King mean by the phrase "the tranquilizing drug of gradualism"?
A. The calming effects of meditation
B. The slow progress of civil rights
C. The acceptance of incremental change
D. The power of nonviolent resistance
The acceptance of incremental change
In the "I Have a Dream" speech, what is Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary purpose for employing persuasive language?
A. To criticize government policies
B. To entertain and captivate the audience
C. To inform the audience about historical events
D. To advocate for racial justice and equality
To advocate for racial justice and equality
What role does Martin Luther King's use of personal experiences and observations play in the speech?
A. Ethos
B. Logos
C. Pathos
D. None of the above
ethos
What is the primary rhetorical purpose of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech?
A. To inform the audience about the Civil Rights Movement
B. To persuade the audience to take action against racial injustice
C. To entertain and captivate the audience with powerful language
D. To criticize the government for its policies
To persuade the audience to take action against racial injustice
In the opening lines of the speech, what does Martin Luther King Jr. compare the March on Washington to?
A. A political rally
B. A peaceful protest
C. A joyful celebration
D. A check
D. A check
What historical figure does Martin Luther King Jr. reference when he says, "Let freedom ring"?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Martin Luther King Sr.
Abraham Lincoln
Double Points
Which excerpt from the speech demonstrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s attempt to appeal to the audience's sense of morality and shared values?
A. "We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality."
B. "Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood."
C. "This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism."
D. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
D. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Double Points
When Martin Luther King uses vivid language and emotional appeals to connect with the audience's shared aspirations, he is employing:
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
pathos
Which rhetorical appeal is most prominently used by Martin Luther King to connect with the audience's sense of morality and justice?
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
Ethos
What is the central metaphor Martin Luther King Jr. uses in the recurring phrase "I have a dream"?
A. A beacon of hope
B. A vision for the future
C. A call to action
D. A path to freedom
A vision for the future
Double Points
According to the speech, what is the "sweltering summer of discontent"?
A. A literal weather reference
B. A metaphor for racial injustice
C. A call for action
D. A historical event
A metaphor for racial injustice
According to Martin Luther King Jr., why is now the time to address racial injustice and pursue civil rights?
A. Because there is no urgency in addressing these issues
B. Because the government is willing to take action
C. Because the nation has reached a point of economic prosperity
D. Because justice delayed is justice denied
Because justice delayed is justice denied
Martin Luther King's references to historical events and figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers, serve to enhance the speech's:
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Mythos
ethos
How does Martin Luther King use historical references in his speech?
A. To establish his own credibility and authority
B. To criticize past leaders and their decisions
C. To confuse the audience with irrelevant details
D. To divert attention from the main message
To establish his own credibility and authority
What does Martin Luther King Jr. mean by the statement, "We have come to our nation's capital to cash a check"?
A. To demand financial reparations
B. To challenge economic inequality
C. To collect overdue payments
D. To seek racial justice and equality
To seek racial justice and equality
What is the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s reference to the "marvelous new militancy"?
A. A call for violent resistance
B. A celebration of nonviolent activism
C. A critique of radical ideologies
D. A rejection of civil rights movements
A celebration of nonviolent activism
What rhetorical strategy does Martin Luther King Jr. use to persuade the audience that the fight for civil rights is interconnected with the broader struggle for freedom?
A. Pathos
B. Ethos
C. Logos
D. Metaphor
Metaphor
Double Points
In the "I Have a Dream" speech, when Martin Luther King outlines the unfulfilled promises of freedom and equality, he is using:
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Ethos
D. Telos
pathos
What is the overarching goal of Martin Luther King in using the "I Have a Dream" metaphor throughout his speech?
A. To create a sense of nostalgia for the past
B. To highlight his personal aspirations and dreams
C. To evoke a shared vision of racial equality and justice
D. To criticize the American Dream as unattainable
To evoke a shared vision of racial equality and justice
According to Martin Luther King Jr., what will lead to the realization of racial justice and equality?
A. Legislation alone
B. Economic reforms
C. Peaceful protests
D. A combination of legal and social efforts
A combination of legal and social efforts
In the conclusion of the speech, what does Martin Luther King Jr. express hope for?
A. Immediate resolution of all issues
B. Continued peaceful protests
C. A future of racial harmony and equality
D. A change in political leadership
A future of racial harmony and equality
Double Points
In the context of the speech, what does Martin Luther King Jr. imply about the importance of nonviolent resistance as a persuasive tool?
A. It is a futile and ineffective method
B. It is a powerful and effective means of achieving change
C. It is only valid in certain circumstances
D. It should be abandoned in favor of more aggressive strategies
It is a powerful and effective means of achieving change