Question

In the sentence "There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into an abyss of injustice," the bolded phrase creates a mood of __________ among the audience.
panic

despair

anger

anticipation



Which of the following lines from King's letter is meant to be interpreted literally?

The quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of human dignity.

In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps.

There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over.

Men are no longer willing to be plunged into an abyss of injustice.



Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter?

"in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood."

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Symbol

Answer 1

1.) anger 
2.)There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over. 
3.)Simile 
 I believe these are right, if not my apologies. <span />

Answer 2

Answer:

1.) anger

2.)There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over.

3.)Simile