Question 9 of 20
2 Points
Which statement best explains why visual aids and other media contribute to
an effective speech?
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A. They help the speaker feel less nervous.
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B. They can make a speech seem more professional
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C. They can make complex ideas easier to understand
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D. They help the speaker establish a formal tone.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?