Letter from Birmingham Jail
Authored by Bryan Verdecia
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does King introduce his purpose for writing "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
to fulfill an organizational obligation to the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights.
to challenge segregation laws as morally unjust.
to respond to the call for social justice from the African American community.
to demonstrate his commitment to direct action programs in all states.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This question has two parts. First answer PART A, then PART B. PART A: Select one way in which King develops the central idea of recognizing unjust laws? (R.2.2)
His claim of segregation being a sin.
His claim on the impact an unjust law has on an individual.
His explanation on how segregation impacts a human being
His explanation of Supreme Court decisions supporting unjust laws.
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase from the text best support the answer to Part A?
"Any law that degrades human personality is unjust."
"Paul Tillich has said that sin is separation."
"An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law."
"...obey the 1954 decision of the Supreme Court, for it is morally right;"
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rhetorical Devices - The writing (BLANK) used to (BLANK) the audience.
passages ; entertain
techniques ; persuade
mysteries ; captivate
prompts ; entertain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the rhetorical choice of King positioning himself as an "outsider" invited to Birmingham impact his purpose? (R.2.3)
Undermines his credibility and connection to the local community.
Emphasizes his neutrality and objectivity in the situation.
Demonstrates his commitment to supporting local movements
Adds weight to his claim that injustice transcends geographic boundaries.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is antithesis?
A figure of speech where a part is put for a whole. This is used in a more informal way.
an inverted (reversed) relationship, usually a two- part phrase
a contrast of ideas used to express opposing ideas
None of the above.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select two reasons why King uses rhetorical questions in paragraphs 5 and 11? (R.3.4)
To lead into his reasoning and rationale which provides information that supports the difference between just and unjust laws.
To emphasize what the clergymen should consider when deciding upon what laws should be upheld.
To express the thoughts and questions that are already felt by people who are currently suffering from unjust laws.
To highlight the lack of logic within the statements made by clergymen regarding peaceful protests against unjust laws.
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