Question

you have put everything together in your speech, and you know how important it is to share the information. you know lily and brian will be in the audience as you give the speech, so you ask to practice in front of them.
you know that youll present your speech to a varied audience, and you need to make sure that everyone in the community can understand your message.
what do you need to remember to make sure the community understands and remembers the most important parts about the book drive?

• speak as quickly as possible and give as much information as possible.
• focus on what the club plans to do next and skip information on the book drive.
• use many big words so you can sound more knowledgeable.
• use clear and simple language, speak at a steady pace, and include examples.

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Explanation:

To ensure a varied community audience understands and remembers the book drive details, effective communication strategies are key. Speaking quickly with too much info (first option) overwhelms listeners. Skipping book drive info (second option) defeats the purpose. Using big words (third option) creates confusion. The fourth option—clear/simple language, steady pace, and examples—aligns with principles of audience - centered communication, making the message accessible and memorable.

Answer:

D. Use clear and simple language, speak at a steady pace, and include examples.