Question

Which public-speaking behavior would be most distracting for an audience?

A. using formal language

B. repeating phrases for effect

C. anxiously pacing back and forth

D. making gestures to reinforce the message

Answer 1

C. anxiously pacing back and forth would be the most distracting behavior for an audience. While other options like using formal language, repeating phrases, and making gestures can enhance a presentation, pacing anxiously can divert attention from the message and create a sense of unease among the audience.