Brendan Is on the Speech and Debate Team

question 5

Multiple Choice

Brendan is on the speech and debate team. He is giving a speech this evening. He has been preparing for the speech for weeks, trying not to forget any of his lines. What kind of speech is he most likely giving?

• A) An extemporaneous speech
• B) An impromptu speech
• C) A manuscript speech
• D) A memorized speech

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