Question

in which way does a speech differ from other forms of persuasive writing? a speech is meant to communicate with a specific person or organization in a written form. a speech is meant to be performed by actors in front of a live audience. a speech is meant to be delivered orally, often to a live audience. a speech is meant to present a cohesive and structured argument about a specific topic.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: Speeches are oral, not mainly written for specific person/org, so A is wrong.
• Analyze Option B: Speeches are delivered by the speaker (not actors) to an audience, so B is wrong.
• Analyze Option C: A key difference of a speech is its oral delivery, often to a live audience, which distinguishes it from other persuasive writing (like essays, which are written). This matches the nature of a speech.
• Analyze Option D: Presenting a cohesive argument is true for many persuasive writings (e.g., essays), not unique to speeches, so D is wrong.

Answer:

C. A speech is meant to be delivered orally, often to a live audience.