Question

Which public speaking behavior would be most distracting for an audience

Using formal language
Repeating phrases
Pacing back and forth
Making gestures

Answer 1

C. Pacing back and forth

This will distract the audience because, as movement attracts the eyes, people may focus on the movement created. Why is this more distracting than making gestures? Because pacing is unrelated to the speech created. Making gestures is usually related to what the speaker is speaking about, and therefore, will not cause a distraction.

Answer 2

pacing back and forth