Describe some steps speakers can take to help listeners form a good impression of their ethos.

What will be an ideal response?

- Approach the front of the room with confidence.
- Make eye contact with audience members.
- Show appropriate emotions in facial expressions to project your sincerity to the audience.
- Speak slowly and distinctly to be easily understood.
- Pause briefly after completing the speech, then walk confidently back to your seat.

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