Choose appropriate communication techniques associated with ceremonial speaking situations At the beginning of an award speech, a speaker will generally want to __________.

A. explain the meaning and importance of the award being presented
B. call up the person receiving the award
C. talk about why the person deserves the award
D. all of these choices
E. none of these choices


Answer: A

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