Sarina was born in Puerto Rico, a small island in the Caribbean Sea that is an unincorporated territory of the United States. She moved to Miami, Florida, with her parents and her brother a few years ago, but her grandma, whom she loves dearly, stayed behind. Sarina misses her grandma every single day but has found many ways to make her feel close. Her favorite thing to do is to bake the cookies they used to make together. Then, while eating them, she savors every taste of the memories they evoke. Read the passage carefully. What connections could readers make between the text and themselves? Choose three correct answers. I have baked cookies with my grandma. I have read a poem about Puerto Rico. My grandma lives far away from me. I live in an apartment. I have never baked bread.

Explanation:

These are the three statements that describe a connection that readers could make between themselves and the text. In this text, the author talks about Sarina's life. Sarina bakes, and she does not mention whether she lives in an apartment or not. Therefore, the last two options are not relevant to the text. However, Sarina bakes cookies that she associates with her grandma, comes from Puerto Rico, and misses her grandma who lives far from her. Therefore, all three statements connect to Sarina's life in some way.

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.