Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. read this excerpt from "a letter from birmingham jail" by martin luther king jr.: i hope you are able to see the distinction i am trying to point out. in no sense do i advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist. which statement best describes the connotative meaning of the word rabid? it has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism. it has a positive connotation, suggesting a level of grudging respect. it has a negative connotation, suggesting a severe lack of intelligence. it has a positive connotation, suggesting a genuine depth of feeling.

It has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism.

Explanation:

A rabid is one of the dangerous known creatures and does not have good reality sense and mostly makes random attacks. Therefore, MLK Jr. uses the word rabid in a negative connotation form to imply negativity. He says that he does not agree with the advocacy of evading the law or defying it; that is why he talks about the rabid segregation. According to him, people are committing serious offenses. Thus the use of rabid also shows the fanaticism can widely spread leading to the destruction.

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cultural achievements of the 1920's 2010  

1. cultural achievements and african american achievements in the 1920’s  

2. art and literature charles lindberg flew from ny to paris, france. became national hero; first transatlantic flight.  

3. greenwich village (new york) and the south side (chicago)  many artists, writers, and intellectuals flocked to these areas to share ideas  people lead bohemian, or artistic and unconventional, lifestyles