Direct and Indirect Speech Rules In order to convert a speech from direct to indirect form, there are several factors that need to be considered, such as reporting verbs, modals, time, place ...

A direct sales pitch is a prepared speech given face-to-face, mentioning all the features and benefits of the product. The sales pitch conveys passion and enthusiasm for the product.

The research paper ‘Silent reading of direct vs. indirect speech activates voice-selective areas in the auditory cortex’ is published in the latest edition of the journal Cognitive Neuroscience.