How does Dr. Maathai's quote, "The more they abused...me, the more they hardened me" contribute to the development of ideas in the text. Growing Trees for Kenya

original oratory is a competitive event in the national speech and debate association, stoa usa, national catholic forensic league, and other high school forensic competitions in which competitors deliver an original speech on a subject of their choosing, though the speech must be factual.racial discrimination refers to discrimination against individuals on the basis of their race. policies of racial segregation may formalize it, but it is also often exerted without being legalized and also it means facing injustice.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.

(1) summer was todd's favorite time of year. (2) from the weather to the fun activities, what wasn't to love? (3) the beach, with its warm sand and the overwhelming beauty of the ocean, was todd's ideal getaway. (4) even the thunderstorms the summer brought were exciting in todd's opinion. (5)summer was his season.