In an effective persuasive speech,the speaker
A)avoids letting the audience realize the speech is persuasive.
B)begins to persuade in the introduction.
C)begins to persuade by the final main point.
D)waits until the conclusion to attempt to persuade.

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Beginning to persuade in the introduction allows the speaker to grab the audience's attention and establish the main argument of the speech. This approach also enables the speaker to introduce supporting points throughout the speech that build on the argument and strengthen the persuasion. Waiting until the conclusion to attempt to persuade may not be effective since the audience may have already made up their minds or lost interest in the topic.

In an Effective Persuasive Speech,the Speaker