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Question 6 • Language Arts 9

Which are characteristics of an effective public speaker? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
making eye contact with the audience
B
using gestures and body language
C
reading from notes as if they are a script
D
speaking at a steady pace
E
looking primarily at note cards

Explanation

Effective speakers use gestures and body language to reinforce their message, speak at a steady pace so listeners can follow, and make eye contact to engage the audience. Looking primarily at note cards or reading notes like a script can make a speech feel less direct and engaging.

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