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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 36 • Speech I - B

Which of the following is an example of possible noise in public speaking:

Answer
A
members of the audience coughing or moving about in their seats
B
a malfunctioning microphone making the speaker difficult to hear
C
a member of the audience losing interest and daydreaming about her upcoming vacation
D
All of the above are examples of noise in public speaking.

Explanation

Noise in public speaking can be anything that interferes with sending or receiving the message. Coughing or moving around creates physical distraction, a malfunctioning microphone disrupts the sound, and daydreaming is an internal distraction. Therefore, all three are examples of noise, making “All of the above” the best answer.

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