Directions: Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The speaker did not properly space out his speech, but went on .......... one point only.

The context indicates the speaker focused excessively on a single point. 'Stressing' means emphasizing or giving importance to something. The speaker didn't space out his speech properly but kept emphasizing one point. 'Avoiding' would mean neglecting it. 'Devoting' could work but suggests more positive commitment. 'Decrying' means publicly criticizing, which isn't the context.