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What is the main characteristic of a memorized speech?

It requires little or no preparation

It is delivered word for word from memory (correct)

It is read directly from the manuscript

It is composed only at the moment of delivery

Why should a memorized speech only be used for elocution pieces?

Because it is composed only at the moment of delivery

Because human memory is treacherous (correct)

Because it liberates the speaker from the manuscript

Because it requires little or no preparation

What distinguishes an extemporaneous speech from a read or memorized speech?

It is delivered word for word from memory

It requires little or no preparation

The ideas are prepared but the language is composed only at the moment of delivery (correct)

It liberates the speaker from the manuscript

What are the advantages of a read speech or a memorized speech?

Precision, organization, beauty, depth of language Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech enjoys the qualities of precision, organization, beauty, and depth of language?

Read Speech Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a read speech from an extemporaneous speech?

The topic is given beforehand and the speaker is given more time to think Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an informative speech?

To teach something to the audience Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an informative speech?

A teacher telling students about earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

To persuade people to change in some way Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech?

A nurse persuading a patient to stop smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a speech to entertain?

To relax, smile and enjoy the occasion Signup and view all the answers