Determine Connotative Meaning (Lines 34-37) The connotations of words, or the feelings and ideas associated with them can help a speaker
sway the opinions of his listeners. Why does King choose to use "crippled" rather than the
words "hurt" or "held back"?
How does the use of this word intensify the point he is making in the sentence

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