Question

Which one of the following is NOT an attribute of a good speech?

• A. The ability to engage and impress the audience face to face.
• B. Effective use of repetition, analogies, and illustrations.
• C. Emphasis on the speaker's personality and delivery.
• D. Dependence on literary polish and written elegance.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Dependence on literary polish and written elegance.

According to the passage, a good speech:

• Engages and impresses the audience face to face ✔️

• Uses repetition, analogies, and illustrations ✔️

• Depends greatly on the speaker’s personality and delivery ✔️

However, literary polish and written elegance are qualities important for written compositions, not for speeches.