Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the foreground with other people standing attentively in the background

"I Have a Dream" Speech

by Martin Luther King Jr.

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"I Have a Dream" Speech - Rhetorical Devices Quiz

  1. In the 'I Have a Dream' speech, what does Martin Luther King Jr. compare Mississippi to?

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  2. Which foundational American documents does Martin Luther King Jr. reference to establish credibility in his "I Have a Dream" speech?

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  3. What metaphor does Martin Luther King Jr. use to describe the American dream in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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  4. In the "I Have a Dream" speech, what historical reference does Martin Luther King Jr. use to establish logos?

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  5. Which literary device is used in the phrase 'one hundred years later' repeated in Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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  6. What phrase does Martin Luther King Jr. repeat to introduce statements about his vision for the future in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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  7. Which literary device is used in the phrase 'justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream' from Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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  8. Which of the following is an example of antithesis from the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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  9. Which historical figure does Martin Luther King Jr. reference to establish credibility in his "I Have a Dream" speech?

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  10. In the "I Have a Dream" speech, what document does Martin Luther King Jr. reference to highlight the unfulfilled promise of equality?

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