In "I Have a Dream," King refers to the promise of unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence as "this sacred obligat
ion." Later in the speech, he refers to the Declaration of Independence's famous phrase "all men are created equal" as a creed. Which answer choice best explains the effect King achieves by using the words sacred and creed? The words convey the importance of liberty and equality to the American nation and all its citizens. The words remind everyone in King's audience that he is a minister and therefore should be treated with respect. . The words emphasize the importance of the Declaration's text by equating it with the founding document of a religion The words suggest that King believes his audience needs to be reminded of the wording of the Declaration of Independence
The answer choice that best explains the effect King achieves by using the words "sacred" and "creed" is:
C. The words emphasize the importance of the Declaration's text by equating it with the founding document of a religion.
Explanation:
In his famous speech "I Have a Dream," Dr. King uses the words "sacred" and "creed" when speaking of unalienable rights and equality.<u> Both words are deeply related to faith and religion. Dr. King, a true master of rhetoric, is intelligently creating a connection that emphasizes the importance of the Declaration's text. By using such words, he is evoking in his audience the same sense of seriousness and respect they would have towards their religion and toward the Scriptures. He is making the Declaration sound as sanctified in its importance as the Bible. </u>
With that in mind, we can safely choose letter C as the correct option: C. The words emphasize the importance of the Declaration's text by equating it with the founding document of a religion.
