Decide whether each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style when giving a speech to an audience.(2 points)

Question

Ineffective Effective
ends sentences with a rising tone

speaks in declarative sentences

shifting gaze across the audience while speaking

using filler statements such as “like” or “I mean”

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Answer 1

Here’s how each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style:

Ineffective

• ends sentences with a rising tone
• using filler statements such as “like” or “I mean”

Effective

• speaks in declarative sentences
• shifting gaze across the audience while speaking

Overall, effective presentation styles engage the audience and convey confidence, while ineffective styles can distract and undermine the speaker’s message.