Ruth says "er" and "um" a lot during her speech. The technical term for these is vocalized pause

What is wrong with the following statement in a speech? "If you believe we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman."

a. The language is controversial and likely to incite a negative emotional response in listeners. b. The language is sexist, as the term "congressman" implies only men serve in the legislature. c. The language should be more vivid and specific in order to move the audience to action. d. The statement employs the use of jargon.

The thesis statement is __________.

A. what you talk about in a speech B. not needed for an informative speech C. the same as a specific purpose D. a one sentence summary of your topic and your goal E. none of these choices