Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

A. tailoring your message to your audience.
B. adapting to listener feedback.
C. organizing your thoughts logically.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both tailoring your message to your audience and adapting to listener feedback.


Answer: D

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