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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 guanteed 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.

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The Correct Answer Would Be

B. The allusion reminds the listener of the rights and beliefs that are the foundation of America.

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the answer is b.



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