Question

Why are good speakers often bad writers?

• A. Because they speak too fast.
• B. Because they speak slowly.
• C. Because they speck hesitatingly.
• D. Because they repeat arguments.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Because they repeat arguments.

• The passage says that in public speaking, the speaker must hold the attention of the audience, repeat arguments, and freely use analogies and illustrations.

• These features are suitable and even necessary in speeches. However, in written compositions, repetition would be considered a blemish (fault).

• Therefore, good speakers—who depend on repetition and similar techniques—are often not good writers.