King uses many allusions (a reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance) in the letter. Choose 1 allusion King uses that is likely to be most effective with King’s audience. Quote the allusion below and explain why you feel is it likely to be the most effective.

Biblical Allusions in Dr. MLK Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. ... King alludes to what Jesus is preaching in order to create an analogy so he can gain followers. He is comparing what he is stating to Jesus compassionate ideas to convince his audience that they are extremists worth listening this

Explanation:

Dr. King employes his knowledge giving allusions from a variety of religious and secular traditions in the "Letter". Although each allusion has its own meaning, together they show two aspects of his argument. The first argument is that all men are interrelated and responsible for one another. King's allusions refer to secular theory, Jewish theology, Christian thinkers, political figures and historical persons. In his second argument, Dr. King’s use of allusions strengthen the reliability of his argument. He addresses the text to the people of many different backgrounds and proves that there is no difference between his culture and overall argument

1.creeping like a snail is a simile used in this poem and it means the child is going to school unwillingly./a child is unwilling to go to school.

2. man becomes very frail and loses his physical strength when he becomes old, so much that his leggings that used to fit him snugly when he was in his youth are now too loose for him to wear, and that his shank has shrunk so much that this worldly stage is too big for a feeble actor like him. although, 'his youthful hose' just refers to his leggings/pants/ to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact.

3.the words "sans" means "without." it is a french word that is often used in english even today. so he is saying that in the last age of a man, the man is without eyes, taste, or anything else. he also says that this is the "last stage of all" and that it is the stage that ends a man's "history."

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answer = d. hope this . : -d