A Good Technique Discussed in the Textbook for Quieting a Noisy

question 14

Multiple Choice

A good technique discussed in the textbook for quieting a noisy group before starting a speech is to _____

• A)tell the audience to "shut up!"
• B)look silently at everyone in the room until all are looking at you.
• C)leave the stage or podium.
• D)position the microphone so that it feeds back loudly.

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