"Is it a Yes or No?". Before learning the terms in the following discussion, try to
determine each statement below whether it is right/true or not. Check your answer as
you go along. Tick under the column YES if it is, and NO if it's not.
1. It is important to know beforehand how large your audience will
be.
2. There are more barriers when speaking in an open venue than
there are in close and small venue
3. The challenge of getting the attention is the same regardless of
the size of the audience or the venue.
4. Regardless of the venue, the use of microphone is always
advisable.
5. When you use lectern, you should be just standing straight
behind it the whole time.
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