Which of the following guidelines should be followed to use your voice effectively during a presentation?
A) Speak to the front of the room because it will help you adjust your volume.
B) Modulate your voice.
C) Avoid speaking slowly, especially at the beginning of the presentation.
D) Avoid pausing intentionally.
E) Maximize the use of verbal tics.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Speaking to the back of the room will help you adjust your volume so that you project your voice effectively. Your audience may need a few minutes to get used to your style of speaking so speak slowly especially at the beginning. Nothing destroys audience attention more than a monotone presenter so it is important to modulate your voice.
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