Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.
Which answer choices best describe how King’s use of parallel structure affects the impact of this passage on his listeners?
Parallel structure strengthens connections between ideas.
Parallel structure uses charged language to rouse the audience’s emotions
Parallel structure employs exaggeration to get the audience’s attention.
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The answer choice that best describes how King's use of parallel structure affects the impact of this passage on his listeners is:
Parallel structure strengthens connections between ideas.
This is because the repetition of similar phrases creates a rhythm and reinforces the themes of justice and equality, making his message more memorable and compelling for the audience.
