When giving a speech on overpopulation in the United States, Terrence held up a line graph and said, "Here are the recent statistics on birth rates in the United States." What was wrong with Terrence's approach?
a. He should have used more than one presentation aid.
b. He shouldn't have used statistical data; it is dry and doesn't capture audience attention.
c. He didn't tell the audience how to interpret the data.
d. He failed to ask the audience if they could see his aid clearly.
c
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. volume B. pitch C. timing D. inflection
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