Nobody Turn Me Around

Based on the author's description, what can you infer about King's speaking style?

• He draws out words and phrases, building a rhythm as he speaks.
• He speaks quickly, emphasizing important words and phrases.
• He speaks softly and slowly, hardly varying the tone of his voice.
• He pronounces each word carefully and restricts his body language.

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The author draws attention to King’s phrase “marvelous new militancy” (line 159) and explains that King

• uses this section of the speech to support the ideas of Malcolm X.
• aims this sharp irony at those who would use violence to achieve justice.
• is rejecting the idea that African Americans must be more patient.
• shows a mastery of alliteration and other poetic devices throughout the speech.

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According to the author, people in the audience react to King’s phrase “unearned suffering is redemptive” (lines 226–227) because

• King repeats the phrase, raising his voice with each word.
• they have suffered, and the phrase gives meaning to their suffering.
• it is a warning that conflict could result in violence if justice is not served.
• they recognize that King is using a Bible reference to make a point.

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The author includes responses from the audience to show that King

• was an experienced preacher.
• connected with the crowd.
• intended to address a diverse group.
• was calling for justice to be done.

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What is the subject of the reading selection from "Nobody Turn Me Around"?

• The subject of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is equality.
• The subject of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is slavery.
• The subject of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is what was happening in America in the 1960s.
• The subject of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is the effect and significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech "I Have a Dream."

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What is the occasion of the reading selection of "Nobody Turn Me Around"?

• The occasion of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is the author attending the 1963 March on Washington and wanting others to know what it was like to be there.
• The occasion of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is the election of President Barack Obama and a desire to look back on the progress made toward equality for black Americans.
• The occasion of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is the author wanted to write a book about the 1963 March on Washington.
• The occasion of "Nobody Turn Me Around" is the author wanting to write about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Who is the audience for the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around"?

• The audience for the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is students who are learning about the 1963 March on Washington.
• The audience for the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is black Americans who are wondering about what happened at the 1963 March on Washington.
• The audience for the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is people who don't understand why the 1963 March on Washington was so important or how hard black Americans have struggled for equality.
• The audience for the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is white Americans who are wondering about what happened at the 1963 March on Washington.

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What is the purpose of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around"?

• The purpose of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is to inform readers about the circumstances and significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
• The purpose of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is to convince readers that Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is significant in American history.
• The purpose of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is entertain readers with an explanation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
• The purpose of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is to instruct readers to think that Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is important.

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Who is the speaker of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around"? 

• The speaker of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is Charles Euchner.
• There are many speakers in the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" including Martin Luther King Jr. and several people who offer personal anecdotes about the speech and its content.
• The speaker of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is Martin Luther King Jr. 
• There is no speaker in the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around".

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What is the tone of the reading selection of "Nobody Turn Me Around"?

• The tone of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is desolate.
• The tone of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is angry.
• The tone of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is friendly.
• The tone of the reading selection "Nobody Turn Me Around" is informative.

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