According to your textbook, when you reach the end of your speech, you should
A. maintain eye contact for a few moments to let your last line sink in.
B. tell your listeners how glad you are to have survived the speech.
C. hurry back to your seat so the next speaker can begin.
D. distribute copies of your speech to everyone in the audience.
E. ask the audience whether they liked your speech.
Answer: A
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