Asked by jo

Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.

We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.

King’s use of repetition in the excerpt stresses his

desire for political power.
deep religious faith.
plea for peaceful action.
physical strength

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
plea for peaceful action.

The repeated phrases ("We must..." and "Again and again...") emphasize nonviolent discipline—urging dignity, restraint, and meeting "physical force with soul force" rather than seeking power, physical strength, or simply expressing faith.