When giving a persuasive speech, should key arguments and evidence be placed in the middle of your message?
A) Yes; this is the body of the speech, which is where the audience will be paying the most attention.
B) Yes; audiences only remember 50 percent of a speech, so this gives good odds they will remember the most important points.
C) No; they belong only in the conclusion, since that is the last part of a presentation an audience will hear.
D) No; listeners are more likely to remember information presented first and last.
Answer: D
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