Question

what does king mean when he says america has given african americans a \bad check\?
the nation looks wealthy
the nation has not honored its commitments
african americans misinterpreted the law
the justice system is unfair to everyone
question 5
5 pts
how does the repetition of
ow is the time\ affect the speech?
it slows the pace
it emphasizes urgency and immediate action
it provides historical background
it introduces a counterargument

Explanation:

For the first question: In Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the "bad check" metaphor refers to the U.S. failing to uphold its promises of liberty and equality to African Americans, as outlined in the nation's founding documents.
For the second question: The repetition of "Now is the time" in King's speech is a rhetorical device used to stress that action for civil rights cannot be delayed, pushing for immediate change.

Answer:

1. The nation has not honored its commitments
2. It emphasizes urgency and immediate action