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It depends on the subject and the occasion and the audience, of course, but my mother used to say a speech should be like a woman's skirt: long enough to cover everything and short enough to be interesting. Remember that people who grow up watching television generally have an attention span measured in seconds.
What else can I help you with?
What dictates how long a speech should be?
The will usually dictate how long a speech should be.
Is telling a long joke in the middle of a formal speech a digression?
Yes it is degression is a passage or section that deviates from the central theme in speech or writing
How much long to speech English?
A really long time for you
How long should a formal long dress be?
A formal gown should be below the knee, where as a cocktail dress should come above the knee.
Is telling a long joke in the middle of formal speech a digression?
Yes it is degression is a passage or section that deviates from the central theme in speech or writing
How long in length should a formal dress be?
A formal gown should be below the knee, where as a cocktail dress should come above the knee.
Is the word ain't classified as standard usage?
No, although some linguists think it should be. The word "ain't" has a very long history, but it is still generally regarded as slang or sub-standard English; so in making a formal presentation (such as a term paper or a speech), avoid it, unless you are quoting someone who used it.
How long is a speech for a kid?
A kids speech should be 3 to 5 minutes long if your in elementry school. If your in high school your speech should be around 5 to 6 minutes long. It also depends on your topic and how much information you want to include.
How long should a valedictorian speech last?
It should last five to six minutes.
What is a speech festival?
a speech festival is when students from schools compete in memorizing a speech that should be about 2-5 minutes long...i think it's 2-5 minutes long maybe it's 3-5 minutes long
How long does a dress have to be to be considered a formal dress?
A dress should be below the knee to be considered formal. Also, the dress should be a solid color such as navy blue, black, tan or brown.
Should you wear long black gloves to a wedding?
If it is an evening formal wedding, then yes.
