Listen to how the reader in the Audio reads the section at 0:45-0:55 (lines 11-12 of the
poem). What method does the audio reader
use to highlight the meaning of these lines?

A. He uses a mournful tone on "bears it out" to
show the sad nature of the subject.

B. He pauses after "edge of doom" to show that
he is describing an extreme situation.

C. He speaks the words "brief hours and weeks"
slowly to show the passage of time.

D. He uses a conversational tone on "alters not"
to show that he is speaking in a friendly way.

the correct answer is c. he speculates on what might happen at given points in the future in a world without people. alan h. weisman is an american author, professor, and journalist. authors organize their information with a purpose. they present their ideas in an organized way. this is called text structure. weisman uses text structure so as to improve overall comprehension and to prove his points.

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.

is this the question?