What do the responses to the speaker’s questions in “ah, are you digging on my grave? ” tell you about the people thought to be digging? a. they have been there often to mourn the dead woman. b. they seldom think about the dead woman. c. they will come soon to mourn the dead woman. d. they have all died themselves.

B. They seldom think about the dead woman.

In this poem by Thomas Hardy, a woman who is dead and buried notices someone is digging on her grave. She begins to question the person, trying to find out who it is. However, she realizes that no one remembers her, or cares that she is buried in that place. All of the people she knew seldom think about her, or visit the site. In fact, the digger is her dog, who is simply burying a bone and had also forgotten this was the site of her grave.

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.