Main Ideas
What is the main idea in paragraphs 1 & 2?
King is addressing his reasons for being in Birmingham (jail)
Define "segregation"
the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
What is textual evidence?
Evidence from the text - a direct quote
Which word is repeated 7 times in one paragraph?
Tension
What is "Imagery"?
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
What is the main idea of paragraphs 3-5?
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -MLK
Define "racism"
the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
What is step number one for citing textual evidence?
Introduce the quote: provide background about how this quote will build upon what you are portraying
What is one of the steps of the nonviolent campaign that King references multiple times to allude to his purpose?
Direct-action
What is a "Metaphor"?
What is the main idea in paragraphs 6-8?
Four basic steps of a nonviolent campaign
Define "cognizant"
having knowledge or being aware of.
What is step number two for citing textual evidence?
Direct quote - choosing a quote directly from the text to implement in your writing
Allusions: What do all of these references have in common?
-Shaderack, Meschack, Abendego
-clergymen
-"Thus saith the Lord"
-The Apostle Paul
What is "Tone"?
the attitude of how an author feels about the subject
What is the main idea in paragraphs 12-16?
There are just and unjust laws
Define "clergymen"
a male priest, minister, or religious leader, especially a Christian one.
What is the third (and final step) of citing textual evidence?
Paraphrase - Putting the quote into your own words
-unwise and untimely
-postponing
-act of violence
What is "alliteration"?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
What I the main idea in paragraphs 17 & 18
Comparisons of civil disobedience (biblical references and Hitler-Germany)
Define "paternalistically"
managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc. in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children
Why is it important to include textual evidence?
To back up your ideas with evidence. It shows your knowledge and understanding by applying what's already written in the text with prior (or common) knowledge
Connection to self: Why is it important that we learn about this?
Answers may vary:
-We are not too far from where Dr. King was 50 years ago to end injustice
-Racism is still alive today
-Black bodies are being polices, relegated and killed everyday
-We need to know our history to change our future
What is "Allusion"?
an indirect or passing reference.