Grace knew her speech-backward and forward. She rehearsed it over and over again, timing it to make sure she didn't run over the time limit. When she actually delivered the speech, she found herself much less nervous and much more confident than she expected to be. Which guideline for developing confidence provided in your text applies here?
A) Recreate the speech environment when you rehearse
B) Be prepared
C) Know your audience
D) Act calm to feel calm

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Grace's confidence stemmed from her preparation for the speech. She knew her speech backward and forward, and rehearsed it multiple times, allowing her to feel more confident during the actual delivery. This demonstrates the importance of being prepared as a way to develop confidence.

Grace Knew Her Speech-Backward and Forward