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Unit 02: Contribution Of World Leader
English II (C)
For Class XII (All Groups)
Text Book Exercise
I Have a Dream
(A speech by Jr. Martin Luther King)
Pre-Reading
EXERCISE 01:Answer the following questions:
1: Do you know any world leader?
Ans: The Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2: Tell the contributions / success / achievement of the leader.
Ans: Pakistan
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While-Reading
EXERCISE 02:Work in pairs and write the meaning of the following words.
| Words | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Segregation | Separation |
| Discrimination | Unfair treatment |
| Liberty | Freedom |
| Equality | Equal treatment |
| Righteousness | Virtue |
| Oppression | Unjust treatment |
| Despair | Desperartion |
| Dignity | Respect |
| Exile | Banishment |
| Symphony | Orchestra |
EXERCISE 03:
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
1. In the speech, Jr. Martin Luther King describes an ideal future for his children as:
(a) Land of wealth
(b) Free from judgment
(c) No Discrimination ✔
(d) Without obstacles
2. _____ is Jr. Martin Luther King's vision in his dream.
(a) No economic hardship
(b) Justice for all ✔
(c) Self – reliance
(d) Black dominance
3. Where did Martine Luther King deliver the "I Have a Dream" speech?
(a) The White House
(b) Lincoln Memorial ✔
(c) United Nations Headquarters
(d) Martin Luther King Jr. Museum
4. When was the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered?
(a) July 4, 1962
(b) August 28, 1963 ✔
(c) January 15, 1960
(d) December 25,1966 5
5. The phrase "Let freedom ring" symbolizes:
(a) Political unity
(b) Military success
(c) Equality for all ✔
(d) Religious faith
6. What is King's stance on violence?
(a) Encourages it
(b) Supports prorests
(c) Rejects violence ✔
(d) Accepts retaliation
7. What does "table of brotherhood" mean?
(a) Economic equality
(b) Social harmony ✔
(c) Political rivalry
(d) Governmental rule
8. What is the overall tone of the speech?
(a) Hopeless and bitter
(b) Angry End violent
(c) Hopeful and determined ✔
(d) Casual and humorous
9. The main theme of the speech is:
(a) Celebration of black culture
(b) Demand for racial equality and justice ✔
(c) Praise for American pnlitics
(d) Call for war against discrimination
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Post-Reading
EXERCISE 04:Answer the following questions after reading the text:
Q.1: How does Martin Luther King describe the current conditions of African Americans, despite the promises made a century earlier?
Ans: Martin Luther King describes the current condition of African Americans in this way that they live a life of poverty although the country is a land of material prosperity. The Negros still are weakened and without power in the corners of American society.They find themselves an exile in their own land and they consider themselves the inferior being before the white Americans which is a shameful condition for the Negros.
Q.2: What does Martin Luther King mean when he says, "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice"?
Ans: In the era of 1960s, Martin Luther King means that it is appropriate time to leave the land of pessimism and say farewell the valley of desperation and separation for the struggle of racial justice in the American society. America is not the land of the white Americans and Negros are not the slaves of the white Americans. It is time to raise the voice against discrimination and racism.
Q.3: Why does Martin Luther King emphasize that the struggle for equality must be conducted with dignity and discipline?
Ans: Because Martin Luther King rejects violence and militancy in the cause of the struggle for equality. He does not support any measure which demolishes the Negors' struggle for equality in the form of physical violence. He does not approve of distrusting all white people in the solemn casue.
Q.4: How does the phrase "justice rolls down like waters" deepen the emotional impact of the speech?
Ans: This phrase that Martin Luther King declares that the struggle for equality and racial justice will not be stopped unless the system of a country moves smoothly on a right path and all the Black Americans must be treated equally throughout the whole country without any discrimination in the whole laud.
Q.5: What messaage does Martin Luther King connvey to his listeners through his speech?
Ans: He convey this message to his listeners not to give way to bitterness and hatred but to fight for justice in the right marnner with dignity and discipline and discouraging the options physical violence and militancy.
Q.6: What role does hope play in Martin Luther King's speech, and how does it influence the audience's response?
Ans: Hope plays a pivotal role in Martin Luther King's speech because the sense of optimism brings light to the audience in their desire to overcome challenges and achieve one's aspirations. The listernes are motivated by the norm of hope and the beacon light encourages the readers to visualize their dreams and strive for the better future.
Q.7: How does Martin Luther King use contrast between past injustices and future hopes to strengthen his argument?
Ans: King recalls the great American Abraham Lincoln who signed the Emancipation Proclamation which ensured the freedom of the African slaves but Black Americans are still not free because of racial segregation and discrimination. King praises the marvellous words 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', of the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. This slogan leads the argument for the desire to overcome challenges and achieve one's aspirations and to visualize their dreams and strive for the better future.
EXERCISE 05:
Read the statements on Martin Luther King's Speech in Column "A" and write ture" of "false" in Column "B".
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Martin luther king deliverd this speech in Washington, D.C. | True |
| 2. The speech argues for the superiority of one race over another. | True |
| 3. Martin Luther king compares injustice to "sweltering heat." | False |
| 4. The phrase "I have a dream" is used one time in the speech. | False |
| 5. The speech emphasizes the importance of peaceful protest. | True |
| 6. Martin Luther king says that segregation has already been abolished. | False |
| 7. "Let freedom ring" is repeated serval times in the speech. | True |
| 8. Martin Luther king states that racial justice will happen naturally without action. | False |
| 9. The speech refers to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. | True |
| 10. Marin Luther King encourages violence as a means to achieve justice. | False |
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