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How does opinion writing differ from speech writing?
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an opinion piece has more scope to develop an argument in a complex way
a speech has more scope to develop an argument in a complex way
opinion pieces are one way: you're persuading the audience through written words
opinion pieces are delivered aloud while speeches are written down
opinion pieces are more informative than persuasive
Consider that an opinion piece is more likely to use longer, more complex sentences whereas a speech typically sticks to shorter sentences and employs more repetitive devices to reinforce its core message.
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