Question

which line from dr. king’s \i have a dream\ speech most appeals to the emotions of his listeners?
○ but we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.
○ let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
○ nineteen sixty - three is not an end, but a beginning.
○ now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.

Explanation:

This question asks which line from the "I Have a Dream" speech relies most on emotional appeal.

• The line "Let us not wallow in the valley of despair" uses vivid, evocative language ("valley of despair") that directly targets the audience's feelings of hopelessness, urging them to reject that emotional state and connect with a more hopeful mindset.
• The other lines focus more on logical or declarative statements: the first references a metaphor of justice as a financial institution (more logical/conceptual), the third is a factual framing of a year, and the fourth is a call to action tied to democratic promises rather than raw emotion.

Answer:

Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.