Question

Lines 76-79 in Passage 2 (The edifying . . . durability) are best described as.

• A. Contesting the notion of Kings historical importance that is advanced by the author of Passage 1
• B. Providing an explanation for the view of Kings speech that is expressed by the author of Passage 1
• C. Challenging the portrait of the civil rights movement that is presented by the author of Passage 1
• D. Offering a humorous anecdote that supports a statement made by the author of Passage 1
• E. Dismissing a perspective that is similarly rejected by the author of Passage 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B Providing an explanation for the view of Kings speech that is expressed by the author of Passage 1

"The edifying universality of those four words who hasn't dreamed, and who cannot identify with people whose dreams of a better world are punished with violence helps to explain their durability." - this statement from the passage serves to explain how people view King's speech and the reason for its 'durability'. Thus B is the best answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not fit the context.