Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

A. solidify the structure of a speech.
B. ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another.
C. judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another and solidify the structure of a speech.


Answer: D

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