How Could You Create Excitement for an Otherwise Boring Speech

question 49

Multiple Choice

How could you create excitement for an otherwise boring speech?

• A) Introduce your topic with an anecdote, joke, or unexpected statement.
• B) Add as much information as possible.
• C) Keep your audience guessing the direction of your presentation.
• D) Exaggerate you nonverbal communication.

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Definitions:

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