Comprehension
& Analysis
& 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?
The Concept Vocabulary Words in "Letter From Birmingham Jail" are all related to inaction.
What is a type of clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in another clause by telling what kind or which one?
A type of clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in another clause by telling what kind or which one is a relative clause.
What type of text is "Letter from Birmingham Jail?"
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" is considered to be a persuasive essay.
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.
I can no longer wait idly as graffiti heavily takes over our school and community.
Identify the relative pronoun in the following sentence:
Kalyn is the person to whom all the blame was given for the noisy classroom.
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The relative pronoun in the following sentence is whom.
What are three examples of a relative pronoun?
Three examples of a relative pronoun are that, which, whom, whose...
Examples will vary...
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.
Carlos was __________ for signs of spring after a long, icy winter kept him inside with the flu for weeks.
Carlos was yearning for signs of spring after a long, icy winter kept him inside with the flu for weeks.
Loyal supporters who were tired of being oppressed rose up against injustice in great numbers.
Which word modifies the italicized relative clause from the above sentence?
The word that modifies the italicized relative clause from the above sentence is supporters.
What does the Latin root -plac mean?
The Latin Root -plac means "calm," "peaceful," or "pleasing."
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?
2. What is the purpose of the rhetorical device being used in the above quote?
In the above quote, the following device being used is a rhetorical question.
The purpose of the rhetorical device being used in the above quote is to make a point.
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.
Identify the relative clause in the following sentence:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who is a great Civil Rights Leader, is honored with a national holiday celebrated in January, the same month as his birthday.
The relative clause in the following sentence is "who is a great Civil Rights Leader."
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.
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 main reason that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. chooses to demonstrate and protest in Birmingham instead of negotiating with the leaders of the city is due to him no longer wanting to wait. The city of Birmingham has not followed through in earlier negotiations.
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.
Which two types of rhetorical devices are used in the above quote?
The two types of rhetorical devices being used in the above quote are antithesis and allusion.
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.
1. Identify the relative clause in the following sentence:
2. Identify the relative pronoun in the following sentence:
3. Identify the word that the relative clause modify in the following sentence:
The movie, which had trouble getting produced, became an all-time box office success and a cultural phenomenon.
The relative clause in the following sentence is "which had trouble getting produced."
The relative pronoun in the following sentence is which.
The word that the relative clause modifies is "Movie."
Based on the meaning of the Latin Root -plac, what is a plausible meaning for the word placate?
A plausible meaning for the word placate is to soothe or make less angry.