Which of the following statements are NOT true?
A: Pausing is an art of speech.
B: Pauses are brief silences in speech.
C: Successful speakers seldom pause in speech.
D: When we pause at the right place, we convey the meaning more effectively and we are better understood
A: Pausing is an art of speech.
B: Pauses are brief silences in speech.
C: Successful speakers seldom pause in speech.
D: When we pause at the right place, we convey the meaning more effectively and we are better understood
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- We can adjust our speech for our audience to catch up when giving the speech.
- Which of the following statements about speech etiquette is incorrect? ( ) A: Ladies should be well-dressed when giving a speech, and can wear glamorous jewelry. B: You can touch the table or hold the microphone during the speech. C: Do not be scripted when giving a speech. D: Make eye contacts with the audience when giving a speech.
- Which of the following is NOT true about the organization of a speech ? A: You must use only one pattern when organizing a speech. B: Causal order is most often used for a persuasive speech. C: Spatial order is most often used for an informative speech. D: You should think about the purpose of speech when choosing an organization pattern.
- Why do we need pauses in our speeches? A: We need pauses to punctuate our speech. B: We need pauses so that listeners have time to take in the information. C: We need pauses to control the flow of speech. D: We need pauses to emphasize some points.
- What can we do to manage stage fright？（ ） A: Drink some wine before giving the speech. B: Practice your speech as much as you can. C: Stimulate the real speaking environment when practicing your speech. D: Record yourself and watch your videos when practicing your speech.