The Textbook Recommends a Number of Strategies to Combat the Dreaded

question 5

Multiple Choice

The textbook recommends a number of strategies to combat the dreaded 'ers' and 'ums' that many speakers use when they are nervous.Which of the following is not one of the ways to overcome the 'ums'?

• A) Speak more rapidly.
• B) Speak more slowly.
• C) Use silent pauses.
• D) Rehearse the speech with family or friends.
• E) Use a pause to identify the word you want to use next.

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Definitions:

Retention Interval

The period between learning or experiencing something and retrieving the memory of that event.

Semantic Information

Information related to the meanings of words or signs and their underlying concepts, not just the symbols themselves.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall older information.

Personal Identification Number

A numeric password used to secure and access personal accounts, typically associated with banking or secure systems.