Which of the following statements represents sound advice for improving one's speaking style?

A) Write your stylistic devices into your presentation outline only.
B) Stylistic devices should be written into the outline while you write it, not after it's finished.
C) Ruthlessly remove any stylistic devices which don't seem to work during practice.
D) Try to incorporate as many varied stylistic devices as possible into your speech.
E) Rely on your extemporaneous speaking skills so that your language style will emerge naturally.


C

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