Question

whether speech is going to be delivered before one or one hundred people, the speaker should:
a. concentrate on getting everything out quickly
b. imitate the mannerisms of great speakers
c. prepare their thoughts in advance
d. use their biggest vocabulary to sound educated

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Rushing to get everything out quickly is not a good approach for a speech as it may lead to incoherence and the audience not understanding the message.
• Option b: Imitating mannerisms of great speakers is not the key; a speaker should have their own authentic style and focus on content.
• Option c: Preparing thoughts in advance is essential for a successful speech, whether the audience is small or large, as it helps in organizing ideas, ensuring clarity, and delivering a coherent message.
• Option d: Using a big vocabulary just to sound educated can make the speech difficult to understand and may come across as pretentious.

Answer:

c. Prepare their thoughts in advance