When is the story of My Antonia set? the 1700s, around the time of the Revolutionary War
the early 1800s, around the turn of the century
the late 1800s, around the time there was a wave of immigration
the early 1900s, around the time of the Great Depression

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech