Speeches about ________ could explain or demonstrate how something works, functions, or is

Characteristics such as age, sex, height, socioeconomic status, education level, religion, culture,

and ethnicity help to create demographic similarity. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Because of apprehension, many beginning speakers

a. speak too slowly b. speed up their speaking rate c. are very conscious of their speaking rate d. have few problems with their rate of speech