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Public Speaking and Communication 1. Public speaking is an 'audience-centred' activity, which means: Suggested answers: ~ keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation, starting from the selection of topic, focusing the topic area, deciding on the general/specific purpose and thesis statement, organising main & supporting ideas to the use of presentational aids, language, gestures (verbal/nonverbal cues) while delivering the speech 2. Good speakers are audience-centred because: Suggested answers: ~ good speakers know the main purpose of public speaking is to gain a desired response from listeners, remain true to oneself while adapting the message to the needs of a particular audience ~ they keep the following questions in mind while working on their speeches: a. to whom am I speaking? b. What do I want them to know, believe or do as a result of my speech? c. What is the most effective way of composing and presenting my speech to...

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