Use the passage to answer the question.

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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL

Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

In 3–5 sentences, explain how the speaker’s word choice and the relationships among words in the paragraph beginning with “My friends, I must say to you …” and ending with “... cup of coffee at a lunch counter.” produce a specific tone.

(4 points)

Answer 1

The speaker's use of words like "condescending" and "unpatriotic" in this paragraph convey a sense of frustration and disappointment. By juxtaposing these negative words with the idea of sharing coffee at a lunch counter, the speaker emphasizes the hypocrisy and injustice of the current situation. This tone highlights the urgency and moral imperative of the civil rights movement, urging the reader to reflect on their own beliefs and actions.