Question

question 8
the article says:
such protests are very different from angry mobs. mobs
hurt others to get their way.

onviolence,\ dr. king said, \is a powerful and just
weapon.... it is a sword that heals.\
which words from the passage help you understand the
meaning of the word weapon?

a. that heals

b. a sword

c. to get their way

d. very different

Explanation:

To determine which words help understand "weapon", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "that heals" describes the sword (a metaphor for nonviolence), not directly "weapon".
• Option B: The phrase "a sword" is used as a metaphor for "weapon" (nonviolence). Since a sword is a type of weapon, this helps clarify the meaning of "weapon" in the context.
• Option C: "to get their way" describes mobs, not related to "weapon".
• Option D: "very different" compares protests and mobs, not related to "weapon".

Answer:

B. a sword