Question

multiple choice question
if you are unable to capture the attention and interest of your audience during the speech introduction, you:
○ can rearrange the speech to use a transition as an attention-getter
○ should stop speaking and leave the stage
○ risk losing the audience
○ will have motivated your audience to respond to your speech

Explanation:

The introduction of a speech is critical to hook the audience. Failing to capture their attention at this stage means the audience is likely to disengage, putting the speaker at risk of losing their focus entirely. Rearranging to use a transition as an attention-getter is not a standard or effective fix mid-speech. Stopping and leaving is an unprofessional overreaction. Failing to grab attention would not motivate the audience to respond.

Answer:

risk losing the audience