Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. read this excerpt from "why i write" by george orwell: between the ages of about seventeen and twenty-four i tried to abandon this idea, but i did so with the consciousness that i was outraging my true nature and that sooner or later i should have to settle down and write books. how does orwell's use of language affect the tone of the text? it creates a formal and caustic tone. it creates an informal and accommodating tone. it creates an informal and complacent tone. it creates a formal and resigned tone. found the it creates a formal and resigned tone

It creates a formal and resigned tone.

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.

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