A friend of yours is taking his first public speaking class and is experiencing some
nervousness. As he approaches his first speech, what might be the best advice you could
give him?
A) Just look over listeners' heads while you speak, to give the appearance of
directness and ease your anxiety.
B) Moderate anxiety can be an asset to your performance. Channel that extra
adrenaline into a more dynamic presentation.
C) Avoid practicing the speech. Practicing will only diminish your speech's
spontaneity.
D) Prepare a carefully written, detailed outline and read it to the audience to help you
control your anxiety.
B
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