"B'ham Jail"
Comprehension & Analysis
Comprehension & Analysis
According to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his "Letter From Birmingham Jail," why is King disappointed with the white church and its leadership?
According to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," King is disappointed with the white church and its leadership because the leaders have not stood up in support of civil rights.
An allusion, an antithesis, and a rhetorical question are all examples of what?
An allusion, an antithesis, and a rhetorical question are all examples of rhetorical devices.
The Concept Vocabulary Words in "Letter From Birmingham Jail" are all related in meaning in some way. In what way are the vocabulary words related?
Idly, Postpone, stagnation, complacency, yearning, languished
The Concept Vocabulary Words in "Letter From Birmingham Jail" are all related to INACTION or NO MOVEMENT.
Using the same words repeatedly to make a point
What is REPETITION
Why does Dr. King refer to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his speech?
He wants to stress that all Americans are guaranteed certain rights.
Why does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. write "Letter From Birmingham Jail?"
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. writes "Letter from Birmingham Jail" to respond to the criticism of the clergyman and to present his argument for everyone while occupying his time in jail.
What type of an example is in the following quote from "Letter From Birmingham Jail?"
We should never forget that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany was legal and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary was "illegal."
In the following quote from "Letter From Birmingham Jail," this is an example of an allusion.
I can no longer wait ___________ as graffiti heavily takes over our school and community.
Idly, Postpone, stagnation, complacency, yearning, languished
I can no longer wait idly as graffiti heavily takes over our school and community.
"Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana"
Name the RHETORICAL DEVICE used in the passage.
.
What is REPETITION?
In August 1963, in which of the following cities did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech?
A. New York, New York
B. Atlanta, Georgia
C. Chicago, Illinois
D. Washington, D.C.
D. Washington DC
In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. describes two types of laws. What are the two types of laws and what is the overall difference?
The two types of laws that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. describes in "Letter from Birmingham Jail," are just and unjust laws.
Just laws are rooted in universal principles of fairness, while unjust laws are unfair.
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.
What type of rhetorical device is being used in the above quote from "Letter From Birmingham Jail?"
In the above quote from "Letter From Birmingham Jail," the type of rhetorical device being used is an
antithesis, charged language, or parallelism.
Carlos was __________ for signs of spring after a long, icy winter kept him inside with the flu for weeks.
Idly, Postpone, stagnation, complacency, yearning, languished
Carlos was yearning for signs of spring after a long, icy winter kept him inside with the flu for weeks.
Repeating a grammatical structure or rhythm of words to create rhythm and momentum
What is PARALLELISM?
Which of the following best identifies the “dream” Dr. King expresses in his speech? Everyone has the right to vote OR Liberty and justice for all Americans
Liberty and Justice for All Americans
What is the main reason that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. chooses to demonstrate and protest in Birmingham instead of negotiating with the leaders of the city?
The city of Birmingham has not followed through in earlier negotiations. (The store owners replaced the racist signs on their shops).
We cannot go on with love without enjoying Romeo and Juliet, thanks to Shakespeare. It's feeling like a Tale of Two Cities, for, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
What are two types of rhetorical devices used in the above quote?
The types of rhetorical devices being used in the above quote are
antithesis, allusion, analogy, or parallelism.
When I saw the stagnation at the intersection, I knew that it would take twice as long to drive home.
What is the meaning of stagnation as it used in the above sentence?
The meaning of stagnation as it used in the above sentence is traffic that is
not moving or changing.
"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice."
Name TWO RHETORICAL DEVICES used in the passage.
ANTITHESIS, ANALOGY, CHARGED LANGUAGE or PARALLELISM
King says his dream is rooted in this other dream.
The American Dream
In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. King is certain of obtaining the highest of victories. Based on the text, why is Dr. King so certain of this victory?
Dr. King is so certain of this victory because he believes that he and the people in support of civil rights are stronger than those who oppose them.
Read the following quote, then respond to the questions that follow:
"In your statement, you assert that our actions even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence... Isn't this like condemning a robbed a man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery?
1. What type of rhetorical device is being used in the above quote?
In the above quote, the following device being used is a
rhetorical question.
If Kent decides to postpone his appointment with the counselor, what has Kent decided to do based on the meaning of postponed?
Based on the meaning of postponed, Kent has decided
to meet with the counselor at a later time or reschedule.
Using opposite words to make a point in a sentence.
What is Antithesis?
What are the four basic steps that a nonviolent campaign must follow?
The four basic steps that a nonviolent campaign must follow are: collection of the facts to determine whether injustices actually exist; negotiation; self-purification; and direct action.