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📌 An opinion speech should remain factual and use comprehensible arguments even when it addresses an emotionalizing topic.
T-M-A: topic, Meinung, audience persuasion
1. What makes an opinion speech different from a primarily informative report?
2. Which sequence best represents the standard structure of an opinion speech?
3. Why is formal address appropriate in the written version of an opinion speech?
What type of text is an opinion speech?
An argumentative-appellative text.
What is the main aim of an opinion speech?
To persuade the audience.
How is an opinion speech structured?
Into introduction, main part, and conclusion.
What does the introduction of an opinion speech include?
The occasion and reference to the topic and source text.
What elements are in the main part of an opinion speech?
The speaker’s position, arguments, and examples.
What can the conclusion of an opinion speech contain?
A consequence, summary, or appeal.
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