The Principle of Singularity Says That

question 35

Multiple Choice

The principle of singularity says that:

• A)you have only one chance to impress the audience.
• B)the most rigorous efforts produce the best speeches.
• C)a rigorous outline produces an exceptional speech.
• D)the skills of a public speaker develop over time.
• E)your thesis statement must express only one idea.

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Definitions:

Cotton Prices

The market rate or value of cotton, which has historically had significant economic impact, particularly in the agricultural sectors of countries.

King Cotton Diplomacy

The Confederate strategy during the American Civil War to withhold cotton exports to coerce Britain and France into recognizing the Confederacy.

First Geneva Convention

A treaty signed in 1864 aiming to ensure the care of the wounded in wartime on land, establishing humanitarian rules of war.

Clara Barton

Known as the founder of the American Red Cross, she was a pioneering nurse who provided care in the Civil War and was instrumental in improving the medical care system.