On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so you write in the margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this appropriate to do in speaking notes?

A) No; comments like this may be seen by the audience and damage your credibility.
B) Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes.
C) Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline.
D) No; comments like this will only confuse you and make you more nervous when you speak.


Answer: B

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