Question

what are the benefits of giving a persuasive speech rather than publishing an article? check all that apply
the speaker can make eye contact with the audience.
the speaker can use hand gestures to connect with the audience.
the speaker can rely on humor to convince the audience to take action.
the speaker can inform the audience about the importance of the issue.
the speaker can use specific words to engage the audience’s emotions.
the speaker can create intentional pauses to draw a reaction from the audience.

Explanation:

The question compares the benefits of a persuasive speech (oral, interactive) vs. an article (written, static). Key benefits of speeches are non-verbal cues and dynamic delivery, which articles lack.

• Eye contact, hand gestures, intentional pauses are exclusive to oral delivery (speeches).
• Humor, informing about importance, and emotional words can be used in both speeches and articles, so they are not unique benefits.

Answer:

A. The speaker can make eye contact with the audience., B. The speaker can use hand gestures to connect with the audience., F. The speaker can create intentional pauses to draw a reaction from the audience.