Which of the following is not a standardized test of decoding ability?

According to the text, what is the key to an effective manuscript speech?

A) to appear intelligent by using the maximum amount of technical language. B) to use the manuscript as a presentation aid by showing it to the audience. C) to conceal the manuscript from the audience so they don't know you are reading from it. D) to sound as though you are not giving a manuscript speech.

When you ask yourself questions about your subject, focusing on who, what, where, when, and how and looking for connections, you are ____________ for topic ideas.

a. brainstorming b. researching c. adapting d. concept mapping