Read the following passage from Senator Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience”: As a republican, I say to my colleagues on this side of the aisle that the Republican Party faces a challenge today that is not unlike the challenge that it faced back in Lincoln’s day. The Repub;Incan Party so successfully me that challenge that it emerged from the Civil war as the champion of a united nation - in addition to being a party which unrelentingly fought loose spending and loose programs.

What effect does this comparison have on Smith’s credibility?

A. It shows her expectations for the Republican Party are too high
B. It conveys technical information that Smith uncovered in her research
C. It shows that she understands the importance of the Republican Party’s decisions at the moment
D. It offers the Republican Party a specific plan for pushing back against McCarthy

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.

alrigt gdy

yes he will one day hopefully lol