Read the following passage from Martin Luther King Jr.'s ''I Have a Dream'' speech.
''This note was a promise that all men--yes, black men as well as white men--would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.''
What effect does Dr. King's allusion to the Declaration of Independence have on the speech?
A. the allusion shows the listener that Dr. King understands the Declaration of Independence.
B. the allusion reminds the listener of the rights and beliefs that are the foundation of America
C. the allusion reminds the listener that slavery is illegal
D. the allusion explains why Dr. King is making this speech
Answer:
B. the allusion reminds the listener of the rights and beliefs that are the foundation of America
Explanation:
To allude means to refer to something or someone.
According to the excerpt, Rev Dr Martin Luther King was making an allusion to the Declaration of Independence in his famous "I Have A Dream" speech where he demanded that rights of everybody, both black and white men be guaranteed. This rights include right to life, right to liberty and pursuit of happiness.
