Question

the introduction for a speech: usually lists all of the main points of the speech and introduces the message. should always be longer than the conclusion. can review a controversy, ask a question, tell a story, or define important terms. all of the choices are correct.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: The introduction of a speech typically does not list all main points (that's more for the body or a preview, but not listing all). So this is incorrect.
• Second option: There's no rule that the introduction should always be longer than the conclusion. So this is incorrect.
• Third option: Introductions often use strategies like reviewing a controversy, asking a question, telling a story, or defining terms to engage the audience and introduce the message. This is correct.
• Fourth option: Since the first two are incorrect, this is also incorrect.

Answer:

The third option (the one stating "can review a controversy, ask a question, tell a story, or define important terms")