ABE'S FIRST SPEECH

THINK AND RESPOND     
1. What made little Abe stand on the dry goods box and deliver the speech?
        Little Abe stood on the dry goods box and delivered the speech because he was replying to a stump speaker, who made the speech standing on the stump of a tree.
2. Do you think good dress, appearance, position in society etc are needed to present yourself before the public for a speech?
        I think in normal circumstances good dress, appearance, position in society etc are needed to present ourselves before the public for a speech. But in the case of some famous people like Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi, good dress, appearance etc didn't seem to matter. But these are exceptions and not the rule.
3. What is the role of Dennis in bringing out the best in young Abe?
         Dennis was like a catalyst in bringing out the best in young Abe. Dennis recognized the capabilities of Abe and encouraged him to show them to the public. Dennis was a good friend of Abe and he wanted Abe to shine.
4. Do you think that everybody has some potential in tbem? Some people take the initiative, while others do not dare to showcase their talents. What do you think are the reasons for this? Write down your views?
         I think that everybody has some potential in them. Some people do not dare to showcase their talents because of many reasons - Like, Lack of opportunities, Lack of confidence, Lack of encouragement, Fear of failures etc.

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