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haleyc112

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on: Jun 23, 2018
One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to
 
  A) start with a joke.
  B) unite the audience around a common goal.
  C) use a teaser statement that implies what you'll be discussing.
  D) start with the ending.
  E) explain your credentials.

Question 2

Presentations should be delivered using
 
  A) scripted notes.
  B) strong and lengthy visuals.
  C) a conversational tone.
  D) handouts so the audience can better follow difficult concepts.
  E) a strong emphasis on jargon and buzzwords.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Spend some time thinking about the best way to capture the audience's attention and interest with your opening remarks. Keep remarks professional and on topic, and tell the audience exactly what you are going to talk about.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Use simple visuals and invite your audience to interject comments. Deliver your remarks in a conversational tone, using notes to jog your memory if necessary.


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