Which of the following reference materials would offer you the best definition of the verb prod?
A. A dictionary
B. A thesaurus
C. An atlas
D. An encyclopedia

A. A dictionary

Explanation:

The word definition should stand out to you immediately.  This word essentially gives you the answer.

obama was told in early july 2004 that he was chosen to deliver the address, and he largely wrote the speech himself, with later edits from the kerry presidential campaign.