Use the poem titled “Ballad for Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963” to answer the question.

Question

Ballad for Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963

Which effect does each stanza add to the poem?

(1 point)
Responses

The poem opens by focusing on Dr. King, explains what a protest is, and then closes with a speech.
The poem opens by focusing on Dr. King, explains what a protest is, and then closes with a speech.

The poem opens by explaining who Dr. King is, shows him at a protest, and closes with a speech.
The poem opens by explaining who Dr. King is, shows him at a protest, and closes with a speech.

The poem opens with how people in the world feel, shows what they do, and closes with Dr. King’s speech.
The poem opens with how people in the world feel, shows what they do, and closes with Dr. King’s speech.

The poem opens as people gather, shows the effect of the march, and then closes by focusing on Dr. King.

Answer 1

To determine the correct response about the effect each stanza adds to the poem "Ballad for Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963," we need to consider the overall structure and content of the poem.

The options suggest different sequences of focus. The best response is:

The poem opens with how people in the world feel, shows what they do, and closes with Dr. King’s speech.

This choice captures the progression from the emotional context of the people, their actions (protests or marches), and culminates with a significant focus on Dr. King's speech, which is central to his message and legacy.