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What does the canon of memory help a speaker do?

Present without reading notes.

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Why: Memory means remembering enough to present fluently without reading from paper.

Huh, didn't know that: Memory means remembering enough to present fluently without reading from paper.

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A good memory means the speech is in your head, not just on your cards.
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Answer: Present without reading notes. Memory means remembering enough to present fluently without reading from paper.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    Memory is remembering enough so that individuals are able to fully and fluently present without reading off a paper or note cards.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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