As Your Textbook Explains, When Preparing a Speech Introduction, You

question 112

Multiple Choice

As your textbook explains, when preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

• A) look for a lengthy quotation to get the interest of your audience.
• B) make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.
• C) plan to begin speaking immediately so the audience will quiet down.
• D) all of the above.
• E) b and c only.

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