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Close Reading: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    The next text you will examine comes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Again, below you will find a little background on the author before we look at a primary source from him so we can see what might influence his perspective.

    Watch the secondary source video to get some background information.

    Read through the primary source below where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. discusses certain topics. Scroll to read through it all.

    It is attached as well if you wish to download it.

    Read closely, noting any figurative, connotative, and technical words that help you understand what Martin Luther King, Jr. is saying regarding his perspective about power. Use the text to complete the assignment that follows.


     

     



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