Where is the multible choice?
An argumentative speech is a persuasive speech in which the speaker attempts to persuade his audience to alter their viewpoints on a controversial issue. ... Argumentative speeches generally concern topics which are currently being debated by society, current controversial issues.
To be honest, it's a little confusing myself, hehehe. But I believe that C might be the right answer or B. You might have to wait for other answers besides mine.
The correct answer is 3.
These three are Old English, until the 12th century, Middle English, until the 16th century, and Modern English, since Shakespeare.