I Have a Dream Speech

1. 1. In the phrase "the fierce urgency of now," what figurative meaning does Martin Luther King Jr. convey with the word "fierce"?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

2. Identify a technical meaning of the word "allegedly" as used by Martin Luther King Jr. in the context of the speech.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3. 3. How does this figurative language contribute to the overall tone and impact of the speech?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4. How does the word "crippled" convey the profound impact of racial injustice on individuals and communities, and how does it contribute to the urgency of the call for equality?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3