A good technique discussed in the textbook for quieting a noisy group before starting a speech is to _____
A. tell the audience to "shut up!"
B. look silently at everyone in the room until all are looking at you.
C. leave the stage or podium.
D. position the microphone so that it feeds back loudly.
B
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