Question

refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text.read this sentence from \a letter from birmingham jail\ by martin luther king jr.:we will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of god are embodied in ourexisting demands.which statement best explains how the word sacred affects the meaning of the speech?it expresses kings position that americas original sin of slavery must be absolved before progress can occur.it conveys kings belief that the goals of the civil rights movement are pure and just in the same way thatamericas founding ideals are pure and just.it explains kings reasons for addressing his letter to the leaders of several churches in birmingham ratherthan the citys political officials.it suggests kings view that the goals of the civil rights movement can only be achieved with the help ofreligious or spiritual leaders like himself.

Explanation:

The word "sacred" implies something holy or divinely - related. In the context of the speech, when it is said that "we will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our exciting demands", the use of "sacred" links the nation's heritage to a higher, divine (God's will) concept. This elevates the nation's heritage to a more profound, almost religiously - significant level, suggesting that it is part of a divine plan.

Answer:

It conveys King's belief that the goals of the Civil Rights Movement are pure and just in the same way that America's founding ideals are pure and just.