Question

which statement best explains how the experience of watching kennedy speak is different from reading his words?

a. kennedy's rapid speech indicates that he is uncomfortable speaking before a large audience. 

b. kennedy's use of pauses suggests he feels the audience may be unfamiliar with his message.

c. kennedy's gestures somewhat distract the audience from the key points in his argument

d. kennedy's emphasis on certain words indicates to the audience the importance of specific ideas.

Answer 1

The correct answer is d, Kennedy's emphasis on certain words indicates to the audience the importance of specific ideas. Kennedy was a masterful orator who had expert control over tone, tempo, diction, and inflection. As such, he used these emphases to draw the audience's attention to the key points which he wished to drive home.

Answer 2

Correct answer is D)
kennedy's emphasis on certain words indicates to the audience the importance of specific ideas.

FYI, I took the test :D