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State four differences between a speech and an article.
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Answer
A speech is written to be heard and an article to be read. A speech opens with a salutation to a specific audience and an article with a title. A speech uses shorter sentences, direct address and repetition for emphasis; an article can rely on the reader's ability to re-read. A speech normally ends with an appeal or a thank-you; an article ends with a considered comment.
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Explanation
Both keep to the word limit given in the question.
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