Anxiety or Nervousness Prior to a Presentation Can Be Positive

question 66

Multiple Choice

Anxiety or nervousness prior to a presentation can be positive because

• A) the audience will expect the speaker to be nervous.
• B) the audience is more likely to empathise with the speaker.
• C) it will help the presenter with time management of the presentation.
• D) it can give extra emotional or physical energy to the delivery.

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Definitions:

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