According to the article, why did civil rights organizers choose to incorporate songs into their movement?
A. because they thought it would distract people from the problems they faced in their daily lives due to discrimination
B. because they thought it would make the meetings more upbeat so more people would return to enjoy the festivities
C. because they thought it would be a way to unite people with tradition and motivate them to stay strong in difficult times
D. because they thought it would be a way to influence people to join the movement without forcing the spiritual aspect on them
Which answer choice MOST influenced the city of Birmingham to end its discriminatory laws?
A. the courage displayed by civil rights leaders to launch a protest of segregation and unfair arrests of children
B. the effects of the March on Washington and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sway on the city
C. the images of Black children peacefully singing songs while marching for desegregation and civil rights in the city
D. the coverage by the national news of the police department's violent actions toward the Black children who were protesting
How does the authors' word choice help to develop their purpose?
A. The author uses words such as "obstacles" and "threatened" to show that even the songs could not hide the danger Black people faced in the protests.
B. The author uses words such as "struggle" and "resistance" to show that the songs were not accepted at first but later had a huge impact.
C. The author uses words such as "stirringly" and "essential" to illustrate how inspiring and important the songs were to the movement.
D. The author uses words such as "victory" and "freedom" to illustrate that the songs are what convinced others to see the discrimination Black people faced.
Based on the article, what is the MOST likely reason the authors include the perspective of Washington Booker III?
A. to highlight the viewpoint of a Black child who changed the words to "The Old Gray Mare"
B. to highlight the viewpoint of a Black child who found courage and strength through the songs
C. to illustrate the viewpoint of a Black child who was traumatized by his experience in jail
D. to illustrate the viewpoint of a Black child who was thrilled that he made an impact in Birmingham
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