Is it a good idea to rehearse a persuasive speech in front of another person?

A) Yes; this allows speakers to check the overall clarity and structure of their message.
B) Yes; this helps the speaker accurately gauge his or her level of persuasiveness.
C) No; an audience will need a greater level of persuasion compared to one individual.
D) Yes, but only if the speech invokes listener motivation so the speaker can judge his or her speech’s ability to persuade.


Answer: A

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