The Second Tier of the Public Speaking Pyramid Focuses On

question 8

Multiple Choice

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid focuses on:

• A)writing a conclusion.
• B)rehearsing the speech.
• C)integrating visual aids into the speech.
• D)preparing the speech.
• E)choosing a purpose for the speech.

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The estimated price an asset would fetch in the marketplace, subject to the willingness of both buyer and seller.

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