Read the following speech delivered by Robert Kennedy to a group of people that were not yet aware of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. Statement on Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., Indianapolis, Indiana, April 4, 1968

Question

In paragraph 7, what is the function of repeating the phrase "what we need"?



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Responses

to balance the contrast of what Americans do not need versus what Americans do need
to balance the contrast of what Americans do not need versus what Americans do need

to list the needs of white and black Americans alike
to list the needs of white and black Americans alike

to remind those in his audience of the ideals of MLK
to remind those in his audience of the ideals of MLK

to unify the country to avoid falling into a state of lawlessness

Answer 1

The function of repeating the phrase "what we need" in paragraph 7 is to unify the country to avoid falling into a state of lawlessness. This repetition emphasizes the importance of coming together in a time of crisis and focusing on collective needs rather than division, particularly in the aftermath of a tragedy like the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.