AN ICON OF CIVIL RIGHTS : GLOSSARY, ANTONYMS, SYNONYMS AND COMPREHENTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 AN ICON OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Glossary:

1.     Majesty: Royal or regal dignity.

2.     Excellencies: Honorific title used to address dignitaries or ambassadors.

3.     Nonviolence: The use of peaceful means and passive resistance to achieve social or political change.

4.     Beleaguered: Under pressure or surrounded by difficulties.

5.     Oppression: Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.

6.     Antithetical: Directly opposing or contrasting.

7.     Passivity: Inaction or lack of resistance.

8.     Audacious: Showing a willingness to take bold risks or display courage.

9.     Flotsam and jetsam: Floating wreckage or debris.

10.  Militaristic: Having a strong emphasis on military ideals or values.

11.  Nonviolent redemptive: The act of saving or rescuing through nonviolent means.

12.  Forward stride: Progressing or advancing with determination.

13.  Turmoil: A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

14.  Humanity: All human beings collectively.

15.  Trustee: Someone entrusted with the responsibility to manage or administer something for the benefit of others.

16.  Orbit: A circular path followed by an object around a center of gravity.

17.  Brutal expression: Extreme or harsh manifestation.

18.  Inhumanity to man: Cruel or savage treatment towards fellow human beings.

19.  Heirloom: A valuable object that has been passed down through generations of a family.

20.  Curator: A person responsible for the preservation and care of a collection or exhibition.

21.  Dignitaries: People of high rank or position, especially in government or society.

22.  Passivity: Inaction or lack of resistance.

23.  In whose eyes: In the perspective or viewpoint of.

24.  Beauty is truth and truth beauty: A line from John Keats' poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn," suggesting that true beauty is synonymous with truth and vice versa.

 

Antonyms:

1.     Engaged - Disengaged

2.     Majesty - Humility

3.     Freedom - Oppression

4.     Peace - Conflict

5.     Brutalized - Treated kindly

6.     Chains - Liberation

7.     Militaristic - Peaceful

8.     Triumph - Defeat

9.     Darker - Brighter

10.  War - Peace

11.  Fear - Courage

12.  Unconditional - Conditional

13.  Inaction - Action

14.  Chaos - Harmony

 

Synonyms:

1.     Majesty - Sovereignty

2.     Acceptance - Reception

3.     Movement - Struggle

4.     Unrelenting - Persistent

5.     Oppression - Suppression

6.     Civilization - Society

7.     Nonviolence - Pacifism

8.     Stride - Progress

9.     Audacious - Bold

10.  Redeem - Reclaim

11.  Struggle - Battle

12.  Turmoil - Chaos

13.  Courage - Bravery

14.  Precious - Valuable

15.  Liberation - Freedom

 

Comprehension Questions and Answers:

1.     What is the occasion for Martin Luther King Jr.'s acceptance speech in Oslo?

Ans: The occasion for Martin Luther King Jr.'s acceptance speech is the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on December 10, 1964.

2.     According to Martin Luther King Jr., what is the current state of the civil rights movement in the United States?

Ans: According to Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement in the United States is engaged in a creative battle to end the long night of racial injustice.

3.     What examples does Martin Luther King Jr. provide to illustrate the struggles faced by African Americans in their fight for civil rights?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. provides examples of incidents in Birmingham, Alabama, and Philadelphia, Mississippi, where African Americans, including children, were met with violence and death while fighting for brotherhood and the right to vote.

4.     What does Martin Luther King Jr. believe is the answer to the political and moral question of their time?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. believes that nonviolence is the answer to the political and moral question of their time—the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression.

5.     Why does Martin Luther King Jr. think nonviolence is a powerful moral force for social transformation?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. thinks nonviolence is a powerful moral force for social transformation because it has been demonstrated by the people of India and the Negroes of the United States. Nonviolence is not passive but a force that can lead to significant changes and progress.

6.     What does Martin Luther King Jr. have the audacity to believe despite the challenges and adversities faced by his people?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. has the audacity to believe that despite challenges and adversities, there is hope for a brighter tomorrow, wounded justice can be lifted, and mankind can eventually overcome racism and war with unarmed truth and unconditional love.

7.     How does Martin Luther King Jr. view the future of mankind and the ultimate triumph of nonviolent redemptive good?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. views the future of mankind with hope, believing that nonviolent redemptive good will eventually triumph over violence and oppression. He believes that people will learn to live together in peace, and justice will prevail.

8.     Why does Martin Luther King Jr. see the Nobel Peace Prize as more than just an honor to him personally?

Ans: Martin Luther King Jr. sees the Nobel Peace Prize as more than just an honor to him personally because he considers it a recognition of the civil rights movement and the power of nonviolence as a means to fight oppression and violence. He accepts the prize on behalf of all those who love peace and brotherhood