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In addition to practicing in front ofamily and friends, online speakers need to practice their speech with their computer and software.

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What does your textbook say about speech dialects?

A) Most languages have dialects.
B) Dialects are usually based on regional or ethnic speech patterns.
C) No dialect is inherently better or worse than another dialect.
D) all of the above
E) a and b only

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Good speech delivery

Mark Twain said, "The right word might be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed _______________ ."

Ivory will be giving a presentation for her company to a group opotential clients visiting from Germany, and she is deciding what to wear. According to your textbook, which othe following statements about the role opersonal appearance in speechmaking should she keep in mind when making her decision?

When you get to the lectern at the start oa speech, you should

__________ is the study obody motions as a form ocommunication.

The "conversational quality" oextemporaneous speaking means that a speech has been well rehearsed yet sounds spontaneous to the audience.

_______________ refers to the speed at which a person speaks.

Using signposts such as "First, . . . ; second, . . ." etc., is a good way to appear organized and confident when giving an impromptu speech.

When speaking impromptu, you should do your best to look calm and confident no matter how nervous you may be feeling.

Speaking from a manuscript allows for greater spontaneity and directness than does speaking extemporaneously.

Because they send such revealing nonverbal messages, we think othe ____________ as "the windows othe soul."

Handling the question-and-answer session well can enhance a speaker's credibility and strengthen the impact ohis or her speech.

Iyou say the "s" in Illinois or the "p" in pneumonia, you are making a mistake in articulation.

According to your textbook, the best rate ospeech depends on the

Over the years linguists have concluded that no dialect is inherently better or worse than another dialect.

A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation is called an) _______________ speech.

No two people have exactly the same vocal characteristics.

Diego needs to make an impromptu response to another speaker at a stafmeeting. Your textbook recommends that he should do all othe following except