Victoria Abbott

English

28 December, 10:07

Read the following passage from "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

"There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into an abyss of injustice where they experience the bleakness of corroding despair. I hope, sirs, you can understand our legitimate and unavoidable impatience."

How does the figurative language in this passage contribute to its purpose?

Answer

King uses metaphor to impress upon his audience what has already been endured.

King figuratively addresses Negroes everywhere to move them to protest.

King compares