Question

Which of the following lines from King's letter is meant to be interpreted literally? There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over
We have gone through all of these steps in Birmingham
In those days the church was not merely a thermometer
It was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.

Answer 1

It's, "We have gone through all of these steps in Birmingham." When someone says "literally", it means that the words he is going to say, are actually meant to be taken that way. He is speaking in a straight way or clearly, not in a roundabout way. Using this definition, you can easily answer to that question. @sabrina.banks

Answer 2

did you understand what i meant?

Answer 3

Yes :) thanks

Answer 4

Any time.