Read the passage. look at the underlined section marked number (17). there may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written. if you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. if there is no mistake, choose ‘correct as is.’ a) correct as is. b) the future leader was still a very young man when he joined a war party against the utes. c) the future leader was still a very young man although he joined a war party against the utes. d) the future leader was still a very young man; however, he joined a war party against the utes.

The correct answer is C) The future leader was still a very young man although he joined a war party against the Utes. This sentence has an incorrect structure as it uses the conjunction although where it is not necessary. The second part of the sentence is not subordinated to the first part. In other words, the fact that the leader joined the war party does not depend on the fact that he was very young when he did it.  

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.