Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
a. concentrate on thinking about your stage fright.
b. work especially hard on your conclusion.
c. avoid making eye contact with your audience.
d. try to generate extra adrenaline as you speak.
e. think of your speech as an act of communication.

Which summarized story is most likely a myth?

Which of the following does not apply to an informative text? select all that apply. persuasive techniques supporting evidence opinions narrative text

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.