Cecily is giving an extemporaneous speech in front of a local gardening club. She rehearsed her speech so many times in preparation for the event that she now sounds as though she is reciting her words. Cecily should sound as though
A. she has spent hours and hours preparing for the speech.
B. she is having a conversation with her listeners.
C. she is formally addressing her audience.
D. each word of her speech has been carefully chosen.
Answer: B
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Reflective thinking involves taking a careful, ________ approach to a problem
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What the listeners should know or be able to do at the end of your speech is the ________
purpose. Fill in the blanks with correct word
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