Anders plans to give an extemporaneous speech at an upcoming banquet. He has already done extensive research and spent several hours creating a detailed outline for his speech. Which of the following is true?
A. Anders needs to practice his speech to avoid sounding underprepared.
B. Anders will most likely sound overprepared when he gives his speech.
C. Anders now needs to write out his speech word for word.
D. Anders is ready to give his speech at this point.
Answer: A
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