Question

In your statement you assert that our actions, even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence. But is this a logical assertion? Isn't this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery? Isn't this like condemning Socrates because his unswerving commitment to truth and his philosophical inquiries precipitated the act by the misguided populace in which they made him drink hemlock? Isn't this like condemning Jesus because his unique God consciousness and never ceasing devotion to God's will precipitated the evil act of crucifixion? (paragraph 21 of “Letter from Birmingham Jail”)
The series of questions in the excerpt is best described as _____. a)quotations b) images c) metaphorical d) rhetorical
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Answer 1

Answer:

d) rhetorical

Explanation:

These questions can best be described as rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions are those that are not intended to be answered. Instead, their purpose is to motivate the listener to think about the topic being discussed and reflect on it. In this example, King does not expect to receive any replies. Instead, he wants to motivate the reader to think about the questions he posed and reflect on whether his argument is a logical one.