1) which is a compound-complex sentence? a) the dog began to bark at the visitor, and the cat ran under the chair. b) the teacher had just started the math lesson when the fire alarm bell began to ring. c) after they cleaned their rooms, the boys planned to go swimming, but it started to rain. d) both the boys and the girls were excited about going to the mountains and spending the night. eliminate

2) i fell asleep while i was reading last night, and now i have a sore neck.
which clause from the sentence above is a dependent clause?
a)
i fell asleep
b)
now i have a sore neck
eliminate
c)
while i was reading last night
d)
there are no dependent clauses in this sentence.

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.