Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's behavior; it can also be the downfall of that individual.
This sentence is a complex sentence. It is composed of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses connected to it.
Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's behavior - independent clause
it can also be the downfall of that individual - dependent clause
I would recommend sending your teacher an email asking her about it that way you can figure it out soon. But if she says no just practice practice practice. practice with your family or friends or just in your room alone. whatever makes you comfortable. I get really nervous with presentations too but i find that when i practice what i’m saying and get prepared a lot it really helps. hope this helps.