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Code 10 - Page 2 of 13 straight while looking relaxed. (C) A strong speaker will stand up straight with both feet on the floor and lean slightly toward the audience. A speaker who slouches signals that he or she is not interested in the subject and does not respect the audience. (D) Finally, a speaker's gestures can impact the effectiveness of a speech. Gestures are the way in which hands and arms are used to communicate. The best advice for the inexperienced speaker is to do nothing with the hands. Either rest them on the podium or clasp them behind the back. Studies show that speakers should avoid folding their arms across their chests because the audience interprets this gesture as a challenge. Studies in communication show that body language used during a speech is as important as the words spoken. In summary, how something is spoken is just as important as what is spoken. Communications experts suggest that inexperienced speakers practice and rehearse their body language in the same way they would write and practice the words. They recommend practicing in front of a mirror first and then with a small group of friends. 1. The word "stressful" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______. A. complicated B. worrisome C. relaxing D. serious 2. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in the passage? A. Most of what we communicate is verbal. B. We communicate with both words and body language. C. Words and body language are equally important. D. Most of what we communicate is non-verbal. 3. Why does the author mention the importance of facial expressions? A. Facial expressions can make people pretty or ugly. B. Facial expressions are noticed by the audience. C. Audiences dislike facial expressions. D. Effective speakers ignore their facial expressions.