9. True. Standing behind a podium builds more authority than walking about when you speak is True because it shows an expression of power & stability; the podium is a sign that you are 'stable' in money-wise & that no one can mess with you.
10. False. If you speak eloquently (silver-tongued) then you have no problems saying something that is meaningful of great importance.
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no word is italicized in the sentence but imma give it my best guess and say its a italiziced phrase
