Read the following sentences from "Letter from Birmingham Jai!”
"I have no fear about the outcome of our struggle in Birmingham, even if our motives are at present
misunderstood. We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham and all over the nation, because the goal of
America is freedom."
Which of the following best describes the tone of author Martin Luther King, Jr. in these sentences?

A. Anxious yet patient
B. Dubious and guarded
C. Frustrated yet idealistic
D. Determined and optimistic

"I have no fear about the outcome of our struggle in Birmingham, even if our motives are at present misunderstood. We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham and all over the nation, because the goal of America is freedom."

Martin Luther King Jr is optimistic in these sentences as evident at the beginning of the excerpt because he expresses that he has no fear about the outcome. Having no fears usually comes with feelings of confidence and self-assurance. If he contained fears, then options A and B would be up for choice.

Martin Luther King Jr is determined in these sentences as evident in the middle of the excerpt because he expresses perseverance and steadfastness in their goal of freedom. Regardless of the struggles in Birmingham and the misinterpreted motivations of their goals for Birmingham, Martin preaches with both his feet stubbornly on the ground with reassurance and trust from the overall goal of America as freedom.

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