Movements, usually of the hands but sometimes of the full body, that express meaning and emotion or offer clarity to a message are also known as ____________________.

Which of the following scenarios best describes a fruitful speechwriting process?

A) There is a constant flow between information and ideas as the writer checks one against the other. B) The writer drafts his or her ideas and then gathers relevant information to validate them. C) The writer drafts the speech, line by line, word for word, from start to finish. D) The writer drafts the introduction & conclusion, establishing a set plan to follow.

Cecily thought that she had a great speech. She had thoroughly researched and organized it, and had a good speaking outline. She read her outline over and over in her head before her presentation

When Cecily presented her speech, she lost her place, stumbled over words, and dropped her visual aids. What important preparation step did Cecily skip? A) Cecily forgot to give herself positive reinforcement before her speech. B) Cecily forgot to rest and to eat well before her speech. C) Cecily forgot to write delivery notes on her speaking outline. D) Cecily forgot to rehearse speaking out loud, standing up, and using her visuals.