Read the excerpt from martin luther king jr.’s "i have a dream" speech. but there is something that i must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: in the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. which statement best describes king’s "palace" metaphor?
a. the image shows the impressive potential of a just society.
b. the image shows the need for a strong central government.
c. the illustration encourages americans to run for political office.
d. the illustration encourages listeners acquire material wealth.

A. The image shows the impressive potential of a just society.

Explanation: "I Have a Dream" is a speech presented by the American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. He uses the figure of speech metaphor to describe King's "palace" which is an object that is not literally true but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.

A: The image shows the impressive potential of a just society.

Explanation:

 The 'palace' metaphor used by Martin Luther King Jr in his "I have a Dream" speech is best described in the statement of option A. The exact purpose for his fight is about to be attained, which is to gain their rightful place in the palace of justice. However, he leaves his people a warning against any harmful behavior that would blemish their reputation, turning their good into evil.

what of the following? i don't know about you but i see no multiple choice answers.

b. both have yearned to escape the environment they experienced as a child.