Ihave been a nurse for twenty years. in that time, i have seen a great number of patients suffer because they did not have health insurance. one of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer. because she could not afford treatment, the cancer spread from her skin to other parts of her body. by the time i saw her for the first time, the cancer had reached her brain and she could no longer be . this sort of thing should not happen to anyone. a strong universal health care system could prevent instances like this from occurring. which of the following additions would make the paragraph more objective and effective? the use of facts and statistics to support the anecdote the use of more subjective words like “worst” and “best” the use of another anecdote about a patient the use of more figurative language when relating the anecdote

the use of facts and statistics to support the anecdote

Explanation:

Objective writing is writing that can be verified through evidence and facts. Therefore, to make the paragraph more objective and effective, you need to add some facts and statistics. Objectivity means being as close to the truth as possible, so subjective words or figurative language will hardly help with that. Another anecdote about a patient can probably make the paragraph more entertaining, but entertaining does not mean objective. The use of verifiable facts and statistics will serve as a much more efficient tool if we need to add objectivity to our piece of writing.  

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.