Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther king’s \letter from birmingham jail\
the other force is one of bitterness and hatred, and it comes perilously close to advocating violence. it is expressed in the various black nationalist groups that are springing up across the nation.
why does the author include these sentences?
○ to predict the future of his group’s actions
○ to recall the harsh actions of law enforcement
○ to encourage understanding of black nationalists
○ to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts

Explanation:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated non - violent protest. The excerpt describes a force of bitterness, hatred, and near - advocacy of violence (from Black nationalist groups). By including this, he is contrasting it with his group's non - violent efforts. The first option is incorrect as it's not about predicting his group's actions. The second option is wrong as it's not about law enforcement actions. The third option is incorrect as the purpose isn't to encourage understanding of Black nationalists but to contrast with non - violent methods.

Answer:

D. to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts