Question

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the front of the room isa. asking someone to lower the lights.b. beginning to speak loudly and clearly.c. rapping your hand lightly on the lectern until everyone is quiet.d. looking directly at the audience without saying a word.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

A formal speech is the one that is given without using visual aids. These speech aims to impart knowledge to the audience, to entertain, etc.

While delivering a formal speech, the most effective way to grab the initial attention of the audience is to look directly at the audience without saying a word.

By doing so, the speaker gives an impression of his confidence and through eye contact tries to ask for the attention of his/ her audience.

So, the correct answer is option D.