Napoleon entered the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on July 21. There he took over an elegant palace to serve as the headquarters for his scholars and scientists. They began work immediately and acquired the nickname "the donkeys" because of the donkeys they rode on their expeditions into the countryside."

The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone,
James Cross Giblin

Which cause and effect are described in the passage?

Cause:

Effect:

Explanation: CAUSE: Napoleon's scholars and scientists rode into Egypt on donkeys, and used an elegant palace as their headquarters.

EFFECT: Because they rode in on donkeys, the people that resided there began to refer to them as "donkeys."  

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.