What is true of the rate of speech?
A) Persuasive speakers talk at a speed that is faster than average.
B) Persuasive speakers talk at a speed that is slower than average.
C) Regional differences in speech rates are getting larger.
D) Successful speakers vary considerably in their rate of speech.

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Successful speakers often vary their rate of speech to maintain audience interest and emphasize key points, rather than sticking to a single speed.

What Is True of the Rate of Speech