Question

1 - components of a speech

learning objective: explain how to craft an effective speech, including its components and organization.

the four components of a speech include ______.

a.) the body, thesis, main points, and theme
b.) the introduction, body, opening, and main points
c.) the opening, main points, thesis, and summary
d.) the body, introduction, conclusion, and transitions

Explanation:

Identify standard speech components

The standard structural components of a speech are the introduction, the body, the conclusion, and the transitions that connect them.

Evaluate the given options

• Option a contains overlapping elements (thesis, main points, theme) rather than the structural components.
• Option b lists "introduction" and "opening" which are redundant.
• Option c lists "opening" and "summary" which are not the standard four structural components.
• Option d correctly identifies the four primary structural components: the body, introduction, conclusion, and transitions.

Answer:

• a.) the body, thesis, main points, and theme
• b.) the introduction, body, opening, and main points
• c.) the opening, main points, thesis, and summary
• d.) the body, introduction, conclusion, and transitions (Correct answer)