Question

For a ten-minute speech, what is the maximum recommended length for the conclusion?

Despite having strong supporting evidence for her main points, Yelena still restated her thesis when concluding her speech.

Was Yelena correct in doing this?

In stage plays, there is an old adage that if a gun appears in the first act, then it will reappear in the final act. In a speech, the same can be said for __________.

Referring back to a specific concept or phrase in the conclusion that was used in the introduction can make an audience feel that the speech is ________.

For a 10-minute speech, how much time should be devoted to the introduction?

Answer 1

1. For a ten-minute speech, what is the maximum recommended length for the conclusion?

Ans: approximately 1 minute (The conclusion of the speech is a briefing of the main points that was already spoken in the speech).

2. Despite having strong supporting-----

Ans Yes, she is right in doing so because it strengthens her claim.

3. In stage plays, there is an old adage that if a gun appears in the first act, then it will reappear in the final act. In a speech, the same can be said for --------

Ans A question (the conclusion of the speech is a summary given at the end of the speech if the speech starts with a question the conclusion is usually a question)

4. Referring back to a specific concept or phrase in the conclusion that was used in the introduction can make an audience feel that the speech is ________.

Ans complete. (The conclusion is the end of the speech and it gives a summary of the speech-making it complete).

For a 10-minute speech, how much time should be devoted to the introduction?

Ans: 1 to 2 minutes ( Introduction in a speech is the topic the speaker is going to speak about, it is necessary to brief the audience about the topic before starting a topic thus it takes 1 to 2 minutes)