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Question

Which of the following statements about speeches is false?

Informational speeches may describe a person, a place, an event, or a process.

Entertaining speeches are usually not about serious subjects.

Impromptu speeches require lots of research.

Persuasive speeches are used to convince an audience to agree with the speaker’s position on a topic or to take a certain action.

Answer 1

Impromptu speeches require lots of research. This statement is false. Impromptu speeches are delivered without advance preparation and typically require the speaker to think quickly on their feet.