Question

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Which characteristic would you be more likely to find in a written text than in a
speech, and why?
A. Simple language to keep the main points clear
B. Humor to keep the content from getting too serious
OC. Complex sentences to keep the language interesting
D. Frequent repetition to help the audience remember the points

Answer 1

C. Complex sentences to keep the language interesting

Step-by-step explanation:

It's important for authors to know how their writing will be presented, so they can tailor the writing to the audience.

Written Text

Written text does not have tone or pace as speeches do. This means that the author cannot emphasize certain parts of the writing or change their tone to make the writing more interesting. During speeches, speakers can use hand gestures and facial expressions to keep the audience engaged. However, in writing an author must use complex sentences to keep the audience interested. Varied syntax can make writing more interesting.

Speeches

Since the audience does not have an author's speech in front of them while they are listening, it is important for speeches to be more simple than written text. Complicated sentences can be hard to comprehend while listening and even harder to remember, so speeches should use more simple language than written texts.