Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was evidenced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher moral law was at stake. King uses this allusion to ...

retell an important historical tale.

describe a governmental struggle in a foreign land.

explain the reason for his peaceful approach.

forge a connection with familiar figures of faith

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Caiden

7 October, 20:22

Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was evidenced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher moral law was at stake. King uses this allusion to ...

retell an important historical tale.

describe a governmental struggle in a foreign land.

explain the reason for his peaceful approach.

forge a connection with familiar figures of faith

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Ortega · Answer 1

forge a connection with familiar figures of faith

An allusion is a reference to a literary work. In the excerpt, Dr. Martin Luther King is referencing the Bible when he talks of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Nebuchadnezzar. He is trying to show that the Bible condones civil disobedience as long as it doesn't violate moral laws. By alluding to the familiar figures, MLK is able to reach a large audience and an audience that is supposed to be following all the same moral laws.

Claudia Tanner · Answer 2

The king uses this allusion because of the reason that he wanted to forge a connection in regards with the familiar figures of the faith, it can be seen in the way that he acts in regards to how he speaks of obedience. The correct answer is letter d.