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Use the correct British spelling - UK
Wants high resolution picture of Martin Luther King - USA
Analyze Obama's speech - Canada
I remember hearing the event on the radio - USA
Failing to achieve the American dream - Botswana
Wants homework help with speech - USA
Greatest speeches - Kenya
Needs to share vision, just like King did - USA
Want key info on speech - USA
Put a colored line under the audio - Sicilia (Italia)
Use the correct British spelling
Topic: Churchill Never Give In
Question
July 13, 2012
You print the text of Churchill's speech but not correct. If you are publishing any Englishman's speeches then try to actually use correct English. For example, Churchill would not have written "honor" in place of "honour"
I do understand this site is probably a US-based affair and, by all means, publish great and inspiring things but do so correctly.
I would also offer the suggestion that anything of Gandhi's would also have English spelling and not American. British prime ministers, abdicating British monarch's, etc. all these would be using the Queen's English.
Thank you.
Marc - UK
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You bring up a very good point. Certainly, the text of a speech from an Englishman or someone from a country related to the UK should use the spelling from that nation.
I'll be correcting Churchill's speeches, as well as text from present and past British subjects.
Thank you for your input.
Wants high resolution picture of Martin Luther King
Topic: Martin Luther King Dream
Question
August 18, 2011
Hello! My name is Melanie Eversley and I am a reporter with USA Today. I am working on a package of stories related to the dedication of the Martin Luther King memorial in Washington, D.C., and I have been working on a project where I'm identifying people who stood near King during the "I Have a Dream" speech. I was intrigued by the photo you have on your page devoted to Martin Luther King because I believe it shows someone I was trying to track down. I was wondering if you tell me where you got that photo because the photo editor here says we might be able to get a higher resolution version for our needs.
Thanks so much!
Melanie - USA
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The photo is on a number of sites dedicated to King. However, the photo credit on the picture is UPI/Corbis-Bettmann. That would be the best source to get a high resolution version.
Best wishes in your articles.
Analyze Obama's speech
Topic: Obama 2004 Convention
Question
June 12, 2011
Analyze Obama's introduction. That is, identify its parts and explain their rhetorical effects.
Analyze Obama's use of narratives and anecdotes. In other words, identify them, and explain the purposes to which they are put and the effects they achieve.
Analyze Obama's conclusion. That is, identify its parts and explain their rhetorical effects
sandra - Canada
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The idea of your class assignment is that you should read the speech and draw your own conclusions as to the parts of the introduction, the use of anecdotes and such. Having someone else do it for you does not help you learn.
I remember hearing the event on the radio
Topic: Reagan in Moscow
Question
May 10, 2011
I remember hearing this whole event on the radio, which included a few questions asked by the Moscow students, a rare event for Reagan.
One of the students asked (if memory serves), "How can you criticize the Soviet Union's record on Human Rights in light of the treatment of Native Americans by your own government throughout your history?"
Reagan, not exactly light on his feet when caught without a script, said, "Well, I suppose we should not have let them stay on their preservasions, I mean reservations. We should have made them be citizens along with the rest of us." A truly vacuous statement.
Dan - USA
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Thanks for sharing your remembrance. President Reagan was a master communicator when following a script. He also had great speech writers.
It was a great "zinger" from the student.
Failing to achieve the American dream
Topic: Martin Luther King Dream
Question
March 2, 2011
What is meant by the phrase "the American Dream" what does it say about the U.S.ideals of social and political equality. Why do so many Americans feel they have failed to achieve the American dream?
- Botswana
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The idea of the American Dream that Martin Luther King referred to is that life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.
This idea is rooted in the United States Declaration of Independence which proclaims that "all men are created equal" and that they are "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights" including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Great efforts have been made to eliminate discrimination, such that everyone is able to seek a better life. However, there are some who feel they are entitled to a richer life without working for it. They often blame others for their misfortunes and inability to achieve the American dream.
Not everyone can get what he or she wants, but everyone has the opportunity.
Wants homework help with speech
Topic: Martin Luther King Dream
Question
February 13, 2011
question 1: The quote,"One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discimination," is an example of what rhetorical device?
question 2: Can you summarize King's comparison of Civil Rights and a "bad check."
question 3: King's use of the comparrison between Civil Rights and a bad check is an example of what rhetorical device?
question 4: Why would repeating these two lines(Let Freedom Ring and Free at Last)be effective in this speech?
question 5: Why did King name many different states near the end of his speech?
question6: What is the most powerful and appealing image in this speech? Explain why you chose that.
Nichole - USA
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You really need to carefully read and analyze the speech yourself. I am sure that is the whole idea of the assignment. The following site may help somewhat:
http://www.presentationmagazine.com/martin-luther-king-i-have-a-dream-speech.htm
Greatest speeches
Topic: General
Question
January 5, 2011
please send me an example of Great Speeches ever delivered.
Your articles are very fulfilling.
John - Kenya
20963
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There have been many great speeches given throughout the ages. Each country has had great orators who have inspired their audiences.
The top speeches in the United States have been:
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech in 1963
http://www.school-for-champions.com/speeches/king_dream.htm
and
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863
http://www.school-for-champions.com/speeches/lincoln_gettysburg.htm
Needs to share vision, just like King did
Topic: Martin Luther King Dream
Question
September 28, 2010
In his famous I have a dream speech Martin luther king Jr described his vision of equality in America that his four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character suppose you were asked to share with a group of students your vision for a better society.
Aicha - USA
20454
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Martin Luther Kind saw the problem of racial discrimination. His dream was to solve that problem. Later, he saw the problem of poverty and tried to solve that problem.
Look to some problems that you see in today's society. It could be poverty, environmental problems, gangs dealing in drugs, or something else that you see and are concerned about. Then picture how it would be if that problem could be solved. That picture is your vision.
Best wishes with sharing your vision.
Want key info on speech
Topic: Kennedy Inaugural
Question
September 22, 2010
hi, Im doing an essay on John F. Kennedy's inaguration speech, and I came to your wed site for research. and I want to ask if you can send me some key info on this speech. Thank you
- USA
20428
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Some interesting facts can be seen at:
http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres56.html
You also can see an analysis of the speech at:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1786306/jfk_speech_analysis_inaugural_address.html
Put a colored line under the audio
Topic: Castro at UN in 1960
Question
September 19, 2010
fare scorrere un linea colorata nel discorso scritto,che segua quello parlato ,cos￬ aiuta chi come me non parla correttamente l'inglese. cos￬ potrei imparare pi facilmente.Grazie sono un cuorioso di 72 anni
(slide a colored line in written discourse, which follows the one spoken, so it helps people like me who does not speak good English. so I could learn more facilmente.Grazie cuorioso am a 72 year old)
gaetano - Sicilia (Italia)
20403
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Grazie per il suggerimento. Purtroppo non ￨ molto facile da fare.
(Thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately, that is not very easy to do.)
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