1hurricanes and tornados are two of nature’s destructive forces. 2hurricanes bring high winds, high seas, and vast amounts of rain. 3high seas rip into the shore line and cause massive flooding, while strong winds and rains can destroy homes, pull down power lines, and uproot trees. 4tornados are no better. 5they can destroy a home, as easily as we pick up a snail, with their powerful wind funnel. which numbered sentence is the topic sentence?

1 is the correct answer

1 is the answer, I hope this helps.

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.

1. alliteration

2. wistful