Dionne has been chosen to give an impromptu speech to her class. She decides to talk about snowboarding, since it is her favorite sport, and shares some of her personal experiences with her audience. Is sharing these personal illustrations an acceptable way to give an impromptu speech?

A) Yes; impromptu speeches rely on the speaker's own experiences.
B) Yes; Dionne finished her speech under the time limit so it was allowed.
C) No; impromptu speeches should consist of professional topics only.
D) No; some of Dionne's classmates have never snowboarded, and her stories will not interest them.


Answer: A

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