MLK: "I Have A Dream" Speech

What main problem does MLK address in the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• African Americans still do not have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

• African Americans do not have the same religious freedom as other groups

• African Americans have more rights than whites and are discriminating against them

• No one reads the speeches of Abraham Lincoln anymore

Answer explanation

MLK addresses the problem that African Americans still do not have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

King references the Emancipation Proclamation and Constitution

• allusion

• metaphor

• audience

• purpose

Answer explanation

The reference to the Emancipation Proclamation and Constitution is an allusion, as it indirectly refers to them.

Which of the following does MLK caution "his people" NOT to do?

• use non-violence

• don't be satisfied

• go back to home states and keep working for equality

• be bitter and hateful

Answer explanation

MLK cautions his people not to be bitter and hateful.

"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice."

• historical allusion

• metaphor

• effect

• simile

Answer explanation

The phrase 'rise from the dark and desolate valley' is a metaphor, comparing overcoming segregation to ascending from darkness to light.

What IS King's dream?

• equality

• wealth

• injustice

• faith

Answer explanation

King's dream was about equality, not wealth, injustice, or faith. He believed in a society where everyone is treated equally.

Which of the following is NOT part of King's vision of the future?

• black and white children joining hands

• a symphony of brotherhood

• to work together

• police brutality

Answer explanation

Police brutality is NOT part of King's vision of the future. His vision includes black and white children joining hands, a symphony of brotherhood, and working together.

What is the main purpose of the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• to inspire

• to criticize

• to inform

• to entertain

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the 'I Have a Dream' speech is to inspire.

Why use non-violent direct action?

• to force people who refuse to negotiate to confront the issue

• because they can't afford weapons

• it's easier than trying to negotiate

• to avoid speaking to the people who are causing the problem

Answer explanation

Non-violent direct action is used to force people who refuse to negotiate to confront the issue.

"the stinging dart of segregation"

• metaphor

• simile

• allusion

• negotation

Answer explanation

The phrase 'the stinging dart of segregation' is a metaphor, comparing segregation to a painful and harmful weapon.

King believes that resentment and frustration over racism should be channeled into...

• non-violent direct action.

• violent protest.

• religious belief.

• political discussions.

Answer explanation

King believes that resentment and frustration over racism should be channeled into non-violent direct action, as it promotes peaceful resistance and social change.