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QuizMultiple Choice

Listening to and Critiquing Public Speeches

Question 6 • CHS- TX-Professional Communications (CR)

Which of the following is not an example of an effective critique of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech?

Answer
A
I could tell he was passionate about his topic, but I found Dr. King’s speech to be too long and, at times, rather boring.
B
One can feel Dr. King’s passion for his topic, however the introduction to his talk could have been shortened in order to better keep the audience engaged.
C
Though, at times, wordy, Dr. King’s passion for his topic and the historical and religious imagery he uses evoke strong emotion and keep his audience engaged.
D
All of the above are effective critiques.
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