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What information is gained from hearing an audio recording of "President Lyndon B. Johnson's Special Message to the Congress" that cannot be gained from just reading the text of the speech?

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Section from President Lyndon B. Johnson's Special Message to the Congress: The American Promise

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the places where Johnson pauses for emphasis
the places where Johnson pauses for emphasis

the reaction from the crowd in Congress
the reaction from the crowd in Congress

the separate sections of the speech
the separate sections of the speech

the places where Johnson gestures for emphasis
the places where Johnson gestures for emphasis

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From hearing an audio recording of "President Lyndon B. Johnson's Special Message to the Congress," you can gain the following information that cannot be fully captured just by reading the text of the speech:

  1. The places where Johnson pauses for emphasis - The audio conveys how Johnson modulates his speech, indicating importance through pauses.

  2. The reaction from the crowd in Congress - Listening to the recording allows you to hear the audience's responses, such as applause or laughter, which provide context to the speech's impact.

  3. The places where Johnson gestures for emphasis - While gestures cannot be visually seen in an audio format, the audio may indicate moments of emphasis that suggest the importance of certain parts of the speech where gestures would likely have occurred.

The option regarding "the separate sections of the speech" is typically understood through the text itself and may not be distinctly different when spoken versus read. Therefore, it is not included in the list of unique insights gained from audio.

In summary, the applicable insights from the audio recording are:

  • The places where Johnson pauses for emphasis
  • The reaction from the crowd in Congress
  • The places where Johnson gestures for emphasis