Answer:
D. varying the rate at which you speak
Explanation:
Verbal Strategies
The way you speak also affects the impact of your speech on your audience. Different ways of speaking are known as verbal strategies.
Take a look at the list; it shows some examples of verbal strategies.
These also are things your teacher will evaluate when you give your speech.
Think About It
Think of a time when you listened to a speaker who did not use effective verbal strategies. What could he or she have done to give a better presentation?
Verbal Strategies
• Vary the pitch and tone of your voice.
• Vary the rate, or speed, at which you speak.
• Speak loudly enough.
• Pronounce key words slowly for emphasis.
• Pause to catch your breath or to emphasize important points.
• Be careful not to fill the speech with um, uh, or er.
• Use a conversational tone.
