Read the following passage and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option:

The Entertaining Speech -

There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old there is no respect for age. I missed it coming and going.

- J. B. Priestley

Unlike the Persuasive Speech, which changes mindsets, and the informative Speech, which transfers knowledge, an Entertaining speech makes the speaker and the listener feel good about life and themselves. An Entertaining Speech is light, fun and gracious. Speeches in the form of toasts, roasts, stand-ups, and after dinner chats are examples of entertaining speeches. An Entertaining Speech sells or promotes happiness and gratitude. Still, as speeches go, the Entertaining Speech needs a good opening, a good closing, and a fun-filled relevant middle. The closing need not be a summary or a call for action, but it needs to end on a high and happy note.

The elements of an entertaining speech are:

• Several humorous anecdotes about the characters involved
• Dialogues between characters
• A "flip" look at serious things
• Preferably spoken in the first person and told in the present tense
• Ideas and suggestions in the speech should be quick on the set-up and quicker on the punch
• Several voice modulations should be part of the delivery style
• It should not be very long

The speaker also needs to open up and get close to the audience mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Match List I with List II to complete the information given in the table:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

The correct matches for the elements in the lists are:

(A) Persuasive Speech - III (changes mindsets)

(B) Entertaining Speech - IV (makes you feel good)

(C) Informative Speech - I (transfers knowledge)

(D) Anecdote - II (gives a touch of reality)

Here's why:

• Persuasive Speech: Its primary purpose is to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action. This aligns with the definition of "changes mindsets."
• Entertaining Speech: Its goal is to make the audience laugh and feel good about themselves and their lives. This corresponds to the definition of "makes you feel good."
• Informative Speech: Its aim is to educate the audience on a specific topic by providing information and details. This matches the definition of "transfers knowledge."
• Anecdote: It is a short, personal story that illustrates a point or adds humor and realism to a speech. This aligns with the definition of "gives a touch of reality."