When you want to reflect a speaker's emotions, one highly effective response is: "I understand exactly how you feel."

Although descriptions and explanations are found in most speeches, it is important to avoid too many descriptions and explanations

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Jay is working on a presentation for his comparative literature class. For his specific purpose statement, he has decided on "Inform listeners about French literature." Is this a good purpose statement or, if not, what is wrong with it?

A. This statement is too trivial. B. This is a good statement of specific purpose. C. This statement is ambiguous. D. This statement is too broad.