Which of the following is an effective strategy to develop speaking notes?

a. Typing the entire text of the speech and pasting it onto notecards
b. Using as many notecards as possible
c. Omitting information like examples and statistics
d. Writing the information in large lettering


d. Writing the information in large lettering
The best notes contain the fewest words possible written in lettering large enough to be seen instantly at a distance. To develop your notes, begin by reducing your speech outline to an abbreviated outline of key phrases and words.

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In a speech about how Texas became a state, Martina provided three main points and delivered them in a chronological pattern. Two of her classmates, Anna and Donna, were discussing the speech the next day

Anna remembered Martina's three main points while Donna only remembered the story used in the introduction. Who was the better listener, according to the textbook's tips to enhance listening skills? A) Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid information overload." B) Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Be a selfish listener." C) Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Listen for major ideas." D) Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid overreacting emotionally."

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What will be an ideal response?

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When you practice, it's best to do which of the following?

A. Try to correct all of your bad habits at once. B. Prepare and review an affirmation statement that helps you keep a positive visualization of your performance. C. Don't take little steps--aim for the top level of performance immediately. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.

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