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Chapter 19 Your First Speech
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic foundations of public speaking (speech purpose, topic selection, and audience analysis).
- Prepare a speech using appropriate research, solid organization, and supporting evidence.
- Practice a speech using effective verbal and nonverbal delivery strategies.
- Stand up and speak out!
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