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Veseljchak [2.6K]
3 years ago
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Why does king say that america has defaulted and what makes this word choice especially effective?

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natulia [17]3 years ago
8 0

King states that America has defaulted in the promise that it made to African Americans. He tells us that African Americans were promised that they were going to receive the same rights and privileges that other groups enjoyed. However, he argues that this is not the case, as African Americans have suffered much more discrimination and hardship than other groups.

The language that King employs is particularly effective as it presents this promise in financial terms. He compares them to a cheque that has not worked. This language not only clarifies his meaning, but it also helps the reader better understand the feelings of the African American population.

DerKrebs [107]3 years ago
4 0

"<em>It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned.</em>" describes how America has "failed to pay up".

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