Figurative Dreaming

This worksheet asks students to read famous lines from Dr. King’s speeches and identify the type of figurative language used-such as metaphor, simile, or repetition. They also explain the effect of the figurative language on the reader and how it strengthens Dr. King’s message. The activity promotes deeper understanding of rhetorical devices, persuasive techniques, and figurative language. It also helps students appreciate how King used language to inspire change.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Figurative Language Identification

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author’s Craft and Rhetorical Devices

Social Studies – Understanding Historical Speeches

Critical Thinking – Explaining Effects on the Reader

This worksheet is part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worksheets collection.