The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

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While speaking to another person, we might have to quote something the third person has said. If the third person is being directly quoted, then it is called direct speech. In order to write a ...

In the English language, direct and indirect speech are essential tools in both written and spoken communication. It enables individuals to express what they others have said with clarity and accuracy ...