Question

negative: implies something that is all - consuming
how does martin luther king jr.s word choice achieve a particular effect?
it emphasizes the overwhelming nature of injustice in the community.
it stresses the personal and emotional nature of his protest.
it explains the reasons for discrimination and injustice in birmingham.
there can be no gainsaying the fact that racial injustice engulfs this community. birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the united states. its ugly record of brutality is widely known. negroes have experienced grossly unjust treatment in the courts.
—letter from birmingham jail,
martin luther king jr.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of Martin Luther King Jr.'s word choice, we analyze the options:

• The first option ("It emphasizes the overwhelming nature of injustice in the community") aligns with the context of describing racial injustice in Birmingham as "all - consuming" and having an "ugly and brutal" record. This word choice (like "all - consuming", "ugly", "brutal") is used to show the extent and severity of injustice, emphasizing its overwhelming nature.
• The second option is incorrect because the text doesn't focus on personal and emotional nature of the protest.
• The third option is incorrect as the text is about the injustice in Birmingham, not explaining reasons for discrimination (it's more about emphasizing the nature of injustice).

Answer:

The correct option is: It emphasizes the overwhelming nature of injustice in the community.