He meant that if they failed then everything that the world has worked so hard for, to advance and become "smarter" than we once were would all be for nothing. We would enter a new Dark Age. The Dark Ages were an extraordinarily difficult period in the story of humanity. It is estimated that 100 million people died at the hands of war, poverty, and plague. But during this time new ideas and ideals were born and much of the groundwork was laid for the world we know today.
He in a very indirect way appeals to the readers emotions through the use of charged words. For example:
<span>1-The first charged word Jefferson makes use of is liberty when he takes notice that all men deserve “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (142).</span>
2- A word with strong connotations is justice when he writes: “We have appealed to their native justice” (144)
<span>3- Honor is the final charged word Jefferson uses when he declares the signers of the <span>Declaration </span>“pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” (144)</span>
Answer:
A. "Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say. "Wait.”
Explanation:
The above evidence in this passage best supports the stated claim.
From the excerpt, the author reveals that when people have not had a taste of the bad effect of segregation, they will say "wait" and keep hindering action. This is in line with Dr. King's statement which also reveals that people who have not tasted the hatefulness of segregation will not see the need to take action.
But those who experience and see how vicious mobs lynch their parents and go to the extent of drowning their siblings at whim; and they see the hate filled policemen as they curse, kick and eventually kill their black brothers and sisters; they will rise up to take action.
This is generally true because when people have not experienced certain things, they will not see the reason end to act. Injustice will stir the call for justice.
