The underlined portion "since you have been influenced by the argument of 'outsiders coming in'" is an adverbial clause, as explained below.
An adverbial clause is a type of dependent clause. It functions as an adverb in the sentence, modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often answers the following questions about the action:
The underlined portion of the excerpt, "since you have been influenced by the argument of 'outsiders coming in'" is an adverbial clause that answers the question "why". Dr. King is stating why he thinks the reason for his being in Birmingham should be explained.
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"I think I should give the reason for my being in Birmingham, since you have been influenced by the argument of "outsiders coming in."
The underlined portion (since you have been influenced by the argument of "outsiders coming in") of this excerpt from King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" is an example of a(n) _____.
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