Which sentence from “the treasure of lemon brown” contains direct characterization? his father’s words, like the distant thunder that now echoed through the streets of harlem, still rumbled softly in his ears. his father had been a postal worker for all greg’s life, and was proud of it, often telling greg how hard he had worked to pass the test. he sat a while, watching the sign blink first green then red, allowing his mind to drift to the scorpions, then to his father. he tried to figure out just where the breathing was coming from; he knew it was in the room with him.

it is b: His father had been a postal worker for all Greg’s life, and was proud of it, often telling Greg how hard he had worked to pass the test.

b

Explanation:

easy

a

explanation:

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.