RWG-6, In-class Writing, Paraphrasing

Name _________________________________
Choose one paragraph from the article Martin Luther King, Junior: The
Philosophy of Nonviolent Resistance, and paraphrase it. Use at least
two AWL words from last weeks vocabulary list. Remember to use
your paraphrasing strategies and cite the source.

As a pastor and civil rights leader, King affirmed six key points
about the philosophy of nonviolence. First, he argued that, even
though nonviolence is commonly portrayed as cowardly, it is not.
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The nonviolent protestor, according to King, uses his mind to
effectively convince the opponent that he is in the wrong. It also
requires great emotional and spiritual courage to stand up against
injustice.

Fourth, nonviolent resistance is a willingness to accept suffering

without retaliating. Retaliatory violence only causes more chaos,
trauma and hatred. After his house was bombed by violent white
B protestors during the Montgomery bus boycott, King reminded his
angry people that they must love their white brothers regardless of
their actions. Accepting suffering without seeking revenge would
lead to a change in heart and mind of the opponent.

Proach, D. (2009, January 4). Martin Luther King Junior: Philosophy of Nonviolent Resistance.
Retrieved August 4, 2010 from http://modern-us-
history.suite101.com/article.cfm/martin_luther_king

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