Discuss feedback and the role it plays in the public speaking process.

What will be an ideal response?


- Feedback includes the verbal and nonverbal audience response to a speech.
- Feedback should be taken seriously by the speaker and incorporated into the speech whenever possible.
- Nonverbal feedback includes applause, head nodding, or a bored look.
- Feedback provides indication to the speaker that the audience is interested, distracted, or concerned.
- Feedback following the speech helps the listener remember and think about the speaker's ideas.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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