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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL

“Letter from Birmingham Jail” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 16, 1963, from The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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In 3 sentences, explain how the speaker’s word choice and the relationships among words in the paragraph beginning with “My friends, I must say to you …” and ending with “... cup of coffee at a lunch counter.” produce a specific tone. write like a 9thg grader

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GPT-4o mini
In the paragraph starting with “My friends, I must say to you …,” Dr. King uses words that create a sense of urgency and deep concern for justice, showing his emotional investment in the struggle for civil rights. His choice of the phrase “cup of coffee at a lunch counter” highlights the everyday nature of the injustice, making it relatable and emphasizing that these issues affect ordinary people. This careful word choice, along with the heartfelt tone, evokes a feeling of solidarity and encourages listeners to take action against racial inequality.