Martin Luther King Jr.

I Have a Dream Comprehension Questions

1. What is Martin Luther King's dream in the "I Have a Dream" speech?

2. At the end of "I Have a Dream," does Martin Luther King, Jr., offer a solution for the problems outlined at the beginning of his speech?

3. In his "I Have a Dream" speech, how does Martin Luther King want African Americans to realize his dream?Do you think that in today's society individuals are judged by the content of their character and not by their race? Give examples to support your opinion.

4. What examples of figurative language can be found in the text(similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc...)?

5. Why did King mention so many of the states in the United States in his "I Have a Dream" speech?

6. What is Martin Luther King's view of the "American Dream" as seen in his "I Have a Dream" speech?

7. What specific acts of injustice against African Americans which King cites in his speech?Do prejudice and discrimination exist today? Explain.

8. Who is the "great American" in Martin Luther King's speech?

9. What is being done to realize Dr. Kings dream in 2013?

10. Do you think that Dr. Kings dream has become a reality? Why or why not?