Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther king’s “letter from birmingham jail.”
i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth.
how does king support this claim in the rest of his letter?
○ by providing examples of recent nonviolent sit - ins
○ by quoting socrates and establishing historical precedent
○ by chronicling the history of violent tension throughout the south
○ by presenting a visual image of a world in which equality reigns

Explanation:

King supports his claim about constructive nonviolent tension by referencing historical and philosophical precedents. He cites Socrates, who created tension to push people toward greater understanding, and draws parallels to other historical instances where tension sparked positive change, framing nonviolent tension as a tool for moral and social growth. The other options do not align with the specific support he uses in the letter: he does not focus on recent sit-ins as the core support, does not chronicle violent tension history to back this claim, and does not use a visual equality-focused image for this point.

Answer:

by quoting Socrates and establishing historical precedent