In the introduction to his speech, Jacob stated his thesis as follows: "Today I want to inform you about Harvard University." What is one of the biggest flaws of this statement?
A. It is not a subject in which his audience is interested.
B. It is not focused enough.
C. It is too long.
D. It is a good thesis statement.
B
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speaker do to limit the effect of poor listening? What will be an ideal response?