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Write a speech of about 300 words to be delivered at your school assembly on the importance of reading beyond the syllabus.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
A speech of about 300 words with a salutation to the audience, an opening that engages them, two or three developed points with illustration, and a close that leaves them with a clear appeal.
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Explanation
A speech is written to be heard, so it uses direct address, shorter sentences and repetition for emphasis, which an essay would not.
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