A Manuscript Speech

question 41

Multiple Choice

A manuscript speech

• A) allows the speaker to maintain good eye contact with the audience.
• B) is used only when precise wording is required.
• C) is usually made up of short conversational sentences.
• D) will be received well by the audience because there was ample time to prepare the speech and refine the gestures used in the presentation.

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Definitions:

Exit Price

The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability.

Distress Sale

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Forced Liquidation

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Measurement Date

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