Your central idea is a sentence or thesis statement that summarizes

The nation of Israel was established in 1948 ________

a. after successful negotiations with Arabic speakers from several nations b. by a declaration of the United Nations c. as the result of a gift from the Palestinians d. after Israel seized military control of the region

Michael is preparing a persuasive speech for class in opposition to gun control. The most important factor for Michael to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its

A. disposition toward the speaker. B. cultural background. C. knowledge of the topic. D. attitude toward the topic. E. religious beliefs.