Question

Eleanor had always feared speaking in front of a crowd. However, when her teacher assigned her to give a speech about her favorite historical figure, Eleanor decided to approach it strategically. She organized her speech by introducing the person’s background, highlighting key achievements, and discussing their impact on modern society. As she delivered her speech, she used her hands to emphasize important points and varied her tone to keep the audience engaged. She noticed her classmates were following along closely, nodding at her points. To keep them engaged, she asked a few rhetorical questions and connected the historical figure's achievements to current events. By the end, Eleanor felt more confident as the audience applauded.

Which technique did Eleanor use to enhance her delivery?
a.
She used gestures and varied her tone.
b.
She stayed still and used a monotone voice.
c.
She whispered to her classmates.
d.
She read directly from her notes.

Answer 1

a. She used gestures and varied her tone.