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Standing in front of an audience, slouched, hands in pockets, cap pulled over your head, reading notes, and mumbling, “My name is ……..and I am going to tell you about …” is an effective method of getting the audience’s attention and interest when starting a speech.

One of the weaknesses of using the manuscript method when delivering a speech is that speakers may be tempted to read the entire speech because they didn’t practice enough.

The specific purpose, thesis, and main point sentences should all be longer than 12 words.

Choose the correct order to write an outline:

Ethical public speaking is a process that begins the moment you start brainstorming a topic for your speech.

Communication apprehension is a fear or anxiety experienced by a person due to real or perceived communication with another person or persons.

Your notecards should always be numbered.

Shelley stands before the class and communicates a  __________________________ with the audience. 

Stage presence is the ability to captivate, connect with, and command an audience’s full attention.

Students are encouraged to show all thier work.  Amelia Martinez has determined the following information about her own financial situation. Her checking account is worth $600 and her savings account is worth $1,200. She owes $76,800 on her home and the home has a market value of $96,000. She has furniture and appliances worth $13,500 and a laptop worth $3,400. She owes $10,000 on her car which has a market valueo of $11,000. She has recently purchased a mutual fund worth $5,600 and she has a retirement account worth $42,000. What is the total value of her assets?