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RCMultiple Choice

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

Question 8 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

A formal presentation can lead to miscommunication when:

Answer
A
a speaker’s non-verbal messages do not match his or her verbal messages
B
the formal presentation is too long
C
the speaker is overqualified
D
the speaker’s voice can be heard clearly

Explanation

Miscommunication can occur when a speaker’s words and body language send conflicting messages. For example, saying “I’m happy to help” while looking annoyed may confuse the audience. Therefore, the best answer is that the speaker’s non-verbal messages do not match the verbal messages.

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