How much time should you devote to each of your main points if you have three main points?
A. You should weigh your time most heavily on the second point, creating a bell-shaped speech pattern.
B. You should devote relatively equal time to each main point.
C. You should spend the most time on your first main point.
D. You should focus most heavily on your third point, since it is nearest the conclusion.
Answer: B
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