Mark Twain once said, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause." Which of the following was Twain likely referring to?
A. How a well-timed pause can buy you time if you forget your speech.
B. How a pause can help you determine whether or not your audience is paying attention.
C. How pauses can give listeners time to ask questions.
D. The ability of a well-timed pause to provide dramatic impact.
D. The ability of a well-timed pause to provide dramatic impact.
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