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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Cumulative exam

Question 7 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

Daphne owns a night club and frequently entertains large crowds. She feels very comfortable on stage and loves to make people laugh. Justin can’t bear even the thought of speaking to a large group of people. He gets butterflies in his stomach and shakes so badly he can hardly stand, and once even lost his job because he refused to give a presentation to the board of directors. Which of these statements is true?

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A
Daphne has more natural confidence and will likely continue to be more successful than Justin.
B
Daphne does not feel apprehensive about public speaking and has an advantage over Justin.
C
Justin can develop as much confidence as Daphne as he gains more experience, practices frequently, and visualizes his own success.
D
Justin should purchase a night club similar to Daphne’s and conquer his fear by frequently entertaining crowds.
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