Jimmy wants to use a literary quotation as supporting material in his speech on great presidents of the twentieth century. The BEST advice for him is to
A) keep the quote brief.
B) make sure it is long and important.
C) say "quote" and "unquote."
D) try to find quotes that are new to the audience.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Keeping the quote brief is the best advice because it helps in maintaining the flow of the speech and also helps in retaining the audience's attention. Long and important quotes may distract the audience and make the speech less effective. Saying "quote" and "unquote" is unnecessary and can interrupt the flow of the speech. While finding new quotes can be interesting, the relevance and quality of the quote are more important than its novelty.

Jimmy Wants to Use a Literary Quotation as Supporting Material