Memorizing a speech

a. is the toughest but most rewarding method of speech delivery.
b. shows that the speaker has gone the extra mile by committing each word to memory.
c. has the advantage of being able to adjust to audience feedback.
d. runs the risk of losing track and forgetting the speech.


Answer: d

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