Which is a disadvantage of speaking? a. it takes time to organize your thoughts and words. b. the words and ideas are short-lived and disappear quickly. c. you get immediate feedback from your audience. d. the audience isn't able to ask you any questions.

A. That's not a bad thing to organize yourself and message

B. Some words live on for a long long time (eg: Martin Luther King's "I have a dream speech"). Not all speeches are the same of course

C. Not a bad thing to get feedback

D. This seems like the only possible drawback. When you're speaking, the audience can't ask questions

So that's why I'm thinking the answer is D

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